Install issue - File not found

The specs in your profile say 3 gb and thought that they was like 1gb sticks. Did not know that ram came in a 3gb stick. Learn something new every day. Good luck to you

myzr7 said:

The specs in your profile say 3 gb and thought that they was like 1gb sticks. Did not know that ram came in a 3gb stick. Learn something new every day. Good luck to you

My profile specs are my laptop..... i am trying to install this on my sister's PC which is totally different.

gregrocker said:

Use the Win7 DVD to give it one more quick format before installing.

Suggest you plug ethernet and select "Connect to Internet during Install" so you get latest drivers/Updates during install. Afterwards more drivers will come via WIndows Updates.

If it doesn't load with formatted metal then try another DVD drive, or another installer (Vista, XP) to see if that will proceed with install.

Yeah, but when i use the win 7 disk to format, it says it's done... in like 10 seconds!

If i can get vista to work, i'll do an upgrade via that.

Thanks

gregrocker said:

You don't need to install Vista to use a Win7 upgrade. There are workarounds to get Upgrade to accept the key: http://community.winsupersite.com/bl...he-answer.aspx

Win7 DVD has quick format. Use it to make sure you have compatible formatting, even if you do other formatting.

Did you run the HD diagnostics? They usually also have a zeroing tool to get the HD completely wiped after testing it.

I am running a complete format now and using the zeroing tool.

I said i would install vista and then upgrade if there was more issues installing 7

It seems to be the computer, it wouldn't install XP either.

So what i ended up doing is setting up my spare desktop and installing in on that and the putting the hard drive into the other computer. It worked, and is working fine now.

Thanks for your help guys.

gregrocker said:

There are three BIOS upgrades recommended on the Acer site: Service & Support

One was at the time of Win7 release so it might be necessary for install.

You can check the current BIOS version by looking in BIOS setup available by tapping the F-key given on the first BIOs screen at bootup.

As i said above... this is my sister's computer... (desktop) my laptop specs are in my profile.

But i got no idea why it wouldn't even install XP.