OMG just jacked up Win 7 install, constant loop, what to do?

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       #31

    Your second image you posed pretty much backs up what you've already checked with SeaTools and the program you ran in a previous post, I don't remember the name exactly, but that's irrelevant.
    Error code: 2000-046, the drive has a hardware problem.

    Your first image you posted is the proper screen Boot Menu, and choice obviously is CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive.

    Don't understand why you can't boot the DVD other than a botched burn.
    Did you burn it with ImgBurn? ImgBurn is pretty much bulletproof in burning Windows ISO to disk. I've never had an issue with it.

    Even with a failed HDD or for that matter, no drive installed whatsoever, you should still be able to boot from the CD/DVD drive.

    I'm assuming you downloaded the ISO from TechBench. I would suggest burning the ISO to another DVD with ImgBurn and make sure the verify option is checked. Yea, DVDs can be defective right out of the box but I doubt that is the issue. As I stated previously, it informs you if you have any configurations incorrect, which you shouldn't if you didn't mess with any settings, and ask you if you would like to (whatever the issue is ImgBurn stated) make a change.

    If you have an empty USB flash drive (larger than 4GB) laying around you could burn the ISO to it with Rufus. Never had an issue with Rufus either. Accordingly, when you access the boot menu you would choose the USB as the boot device.

    Nic
    Last edited by Snick; 17 Sep 2018 at 19:52. Reason: add info
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       #32

    You'll be looking for a new drive, unfortunately.

    If you plan on keeping the computer I'd invest in a Solid State Drive (SSD), boot times, access times and performance in general, much faster.
    Googling your system specifications, it appears to have a 250GB SATA drive, correct?
    I have Samsung 850 Pro 256GB (over $120) and 1TB Hitachi as my data storage drive in my HP desktop.
    I have a Crucial MX500 250GB SATA 2.5-inch 7mm Internal SSD ($59.99) in my Compaq laptop.
    If I purchased them now, I would opt for at least a 512 GB drive, albeit more expensive.

    Here's a link to Tom's Hardware excellent review of all computer hardware.

    The Best Cheap SSDs of 2018 PC Mag take your time and read through the article.

    My opinion, any major brand is acceptable, they all provide warranties and you won't notice much if any difference is speed on your machine.
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       #33

    Sounds like a bad burn to me too.

    Create another install dvd or usb stick.

    But in order to do that you need a good ISO file.

    This link should work to download a proper ISO file of W7 Ultimate.

    TechBench by WZT (v4.1.1)

    And if you have no data to save on the hard drive, delete any/all partitions down to unallocated space and then just click next.

    Step 6 and step 7

    Clean Install Windows 7

    Getting a SSD is a great suggestion

    And right now a 500GB Samsung EVO is on sale for $99.99 And will drastically reduce the heat of the entire laptop.

    SSD 860 EVO 2.5" SATA III 500GB Memory & Storage - MZ-76E500B/AM | Samsung US
    Last edited by AddRAM; 18 Sep 2018 at 03:22.
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       #34

    Snick said:
    You'll be looking for a new drive, unfortunately.

    If you plan on keeping the computer I'd invest in a Solid State Drive (SSD), boot times, access times and performance in general, much faster.
    Googling your system specifications, it appears to have a 250GB SATA drive, correct?
    I have Samsung 850 Pro 256GB (over $120) and 1TB Hitachi as my data storage drive in my HP desktop.
    I have a Crucial MX500 250GB SATA 2.5-inch 7mm Internal SSD ($59.99) in my Compaq laptop.
    If I purchased them now, I would opt for at least a 512 GB drive, albeit more expensive.

    Here's a link to Tom's Hardware excellent review of all computer hardware.

    The Best Cheap SSDs of 2018 PC Mag take your time and read through the article.

    My opinion, any major brand is acceptable, they all provide warranties and you won't notice much if any difference is speed on your machine.



    TY




    I ran the Rufus program, created an image of Win 7 on my USB, everything worked great but but for 1 hour 30 minutes the scree shows "Windows 7 is finalizing you settings"


    I know this is way to long for this step so I am just going to halt everything and do some hard drive shopping




    What to do about this stuck step in the install process? Just shut it down?
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  5. Posts : 3,615
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       #35

    Great added recommendations/suggestions AddRAM

    Yea, since your drive is shot, shut it down with power button! If you have sensitive info on it you might want to wipe it!
    How to Wipe a Hard Drive

    Wishing you the BEST OF LUCK!

    Nic
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       #36

    Snick said:
    Great added recommendations/suggestions AddRAM

    Yea, since your drive is shot, shut it down with power button! If you have sensitive info on it you might want to wipe it!
    How to Wipe a Hard Drive

    Wishing you the BEST OF LUCK!

    Nic



    Got my 500 GB HDD today. Said it had Win 10 on it, which I do not want.


    here is the screen I see when doing a clean Win 7 install, should I delete all of them and have only partition before install?




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  7. Posts : 7,349
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       #37

    Go to advanced - delete ALL partitions - create new.
    It will create two partitions:
    - MS reserved - 120M - RAW (unformated)
    - Big NTFS
    Choose to install on the big NTFS

    Clean Install Windows 7

    You should have bought a small SSD (128G) for Windows and Programs and a HDD for data.
    To install a second drive on a laptop, replace the ODD (CD/DVD) buy a caddy.
    VANTEC MRK-HC127A-BK SSD/HDD Aluminum Caddy for 12.7mm ODD Laptop Drive Bay - Newegg.com

    You have no idea what a SSD can do for an old laptop.
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  8. Posts : 13,576
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       #38

    Where did you get a hard drive or ssd that said it already had W10 on it ?

    What exactly did you buy/get ?
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       #39

    Hi irishmike,

    irishmike said:
    Got my 500 GB HDD today. Said it had Win 10 on it, which I do not want.
    Is it a new HDD?
    If it is second hand, then format it and install Windows 7!
    If so, HDD's don't come pre-installed with Windows, whatever version. Normally the manufacturer only puts on a free trial of something or thier own utilities suite or something like that!

    I hope this helps!
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  10. Posts : 13,576
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       #40

    Yes you should delete ALL the partitions, all you want to see is unallocated space, then click next. Ignore the red square in this picture, just click next.

    I already posted the link to clean install W7 in reply #33
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