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Windows 7 x64 Installation Freezes
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After a long period of trials I cannot get my system to install Windows 7 x64. It freezes at some random percentage during the expanding files stage whether I use the DVD or the USB to perform the install.
The system is currently setup with the following:
- Motherboard (Asus Maximus VI Hero*)
- RAM (Corsair Dominator Platinum 2x8GB**)
- SDD (Intel 530*)
- Dell Monitor being driven from the HDMI-out on the Motherboard.
Last Step Taken:
- Started install last night and left it running to see if it might complete, but it is still stuck at 4%.
Any ideas or steps to try would be appreciated.
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** Previously RMA'd
Original Post - Verbose Edition
I know this topic comes up a lot and after searching through the various answers provided I've not found any success. So I'm going to ask my own version of this question because I honestly don't know if I have an install issues or hardware issues, but I'm going to start here.
I'm trying to perform a clean install of Windows 7 x64 on what is essentially a completely new system.
- New SDD (Intel 530).
- New Motherboard (Asus Maximus VI Hero).
- Intel i7 4770k.
- Asus GTX770.
- 2 sticks of Corsair Dominator RAM for 16GB total.
I can get to the point where it says expanding files and it freezes along with the mouse cursor. I've also had it freeze at other points as well, more on that later. I have a legal copy of Windows Home Premium and I've attempted the install using a the DVD and a USB created from an ISO of my installation disk, I've even downloaded a new ISO of my DVD from the Digitalriver source. None of this has brought any joy.
Here's a quick summary of a few other things I've tried unsuccessfully;
- Using a single stick of RAM.
- Switching from AHCI to IDE in the BIOS.
- Adjusting RAM timings.
Now, I've had some serious issues with my system over the past months chronicled here. Yet after caving in and just buying a new Motherboard I'm still finding system difficulties.
Which brings me to my earlier reference about other freezes; I was attempting to partition the SSD using the method described here when the system just froze while I was typing in the console window. I thought this was a fluke so I restarted and tried again and I got a little further, but again, the system froze. I freely admit I'm not pro, but there's no reason a healthy system should do this is there?
I'm testing the RAM right now with MemTest and I'll leave that running for the rest of the day, but the really strong inclination I have... the one I've avoided... is that my Processor or Power Supply is kaput. Because everything else is new or has been replaced.
So my questions:
- Is there any reason for a healthy system to behave as I've described?
- Is it possible that something other than hardware problems could cause problems like this?
Last edited by Extra Fox; 07 Sep 2014 at 13:42. Reason: Clarity, reduction in text.