After I format a partition and begin installing, it goes threw all of the steps and gets stuck on "installing updates". I've let it sit for 2 hours and still was stuck. I've tried a different disc, and even tried a usb. It still does the same thing. But I can install ubuntu on it and it works fine. and I don't get the option to turn off upgrades before it begins the installation.
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What version of Windows 7 / where did you get the disk you're using?
All Linux code must be deleted.As you have had linux on the HD you need do a Clean all & full format.
Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
Partition or Volume - Delete
Partition or Volume - Create New
Partition - Mark as Active
Try a full clean & full format in command prompt.
1) Boot DVD & Press Shift+F10 (for command prompt)
2) Boot DVD, & Command Prompt at Startup command prompt)
Type in command line
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (win HD)
CLEAN ALL
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
SELECT PARTITION 1
ACTIVE
FORMAT fs=NTFS
ASSIGN
EXIT
EXIT
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
How do i do that without having an operating system on it?All Linux code must be deleted.As you have had linux on the HD you need do a Clean all & full format.
Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
Partition or Volume - Delete
Partition or Volume - Create New
Partition - Mark as Active
Try a full clean & full format in command prompt.
1) Boot DVD & Press Shift+F10 (for command prompt)
2) Boot DVD, & Command Prompt at Startup command prompt)
Type in command line
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (win HD)
CLEAN ALL
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
SELECT PARTITION 1
ACTIVE
FORMAT fs=NTFS
ASSIGN
EXIT
EXIT
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
1) Boot DVD & Press Shift+F10 (for command prompt)How do i do that without having an operating system on it?All Linux code must be deleted.As you have had linux on the HD you need do a Clean all & full format.
Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
Partition or Volume - Delete
Partition or Volume - Create New
Partition - Mark as Active
Try a full clean & full format in command prompt.
1) Boot DVD & Press Shift+F10 (for command prompt)
2) Boot DVD, & Command Prompt at Startup(for command prompt)
Type in command line
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (win HD)
CLEAN ALL
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
SELECT PARTITION 1
ACTIVE
FORMAT fs=NTFS
ASSIGN
EXIT
EXIT
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
2) Boot DVD, & Command Prompt at Startup
(for command prompt)
Last edited by theog; 24 Jul 2010 at 16:22. Reason: pic added
wow i feel stupid.lol it's in the process of formatting the partition. thanks alot!1) Boot DVD & Press Shift+F10 (for command prompt)How do i do that without having an operating system on it?
All Linux code must be deleted.As you have had linux on the HD you need do a Clean all & full format.
Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
Partition or Volume - Delete
Partition or Volume - Create New
Partition - Mark as Active
Try a full clean & full format in command prompt.
1) Boot DVD & Press Shift+F10 (for command prompt)
2) Boot DVD, & Command Prompt at Startup(for command prompt)
Type in command line
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (win HD)
CLEAN ALL
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
SELECT PARTITION 1
ACTIVE
FORMAT fs=NTFS
ASSIGN
EXIT
EXIT
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
2) Boot DVD, & Command Prompt at Startup
(for command prompt)
Always do this, if you have had linux on a HD.
You are welcome, we are 24/7 to help.
Verify the install DVD using ImgBurn. Load ISO, make sure it says Bootable in text at left, load DVD then Verify it against ISO.
If you downloaded the ISO, check HASH against official Win7 HASH. HashTab... is the coolest thing ever!.URL
Windows 7 RTM SHA-1 hash - checksums.URL
If necessary burn a new DVD using ImgBurn at 4x speed.
Next make sure you have the latest BIOS version update from Support Downloads webpage for computer model. Next Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS.URL Then check SATA controller setting: set to AHCI first, then IDE if necessary.
Remove all but 2gb of RAM to try install. Swap RAM, test RAM using memtest86 for 5-6 passes: Memtest86 - Download Page.URL
Test your HD using maker's full diag/repair CD scan: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.URL
Back up your files, wipe your HD to get the cleanest slate: Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
Clean Install Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums.URL
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