Solved 2 weeks of battle, I need help please...

[mclancer]

I have been running a home built computer for 1 1/2 years.
The only major problem I've had is the OS and bios intermitantly reading
my 6gb of memory as 4gb.
So I bought 3 more sticks (3x2gb same brand and model as my installed sticks).
Still same problem. I read somewhere that resetting your bios to factory can solve the 4gb/6gb problem.
WRONG.
This is where my major problem began!!!

My Windows 7 Pro 64bit no longer boots. I tried the Win DVD repairs, no luck.
I figured it was time to do a clean install anyway.
(this is the same OS and equipment that installed first time 18 months ago)

So...this is what happens... boot from a paid for Microsoft downloaded
Win 7 pro 64bit DVD (same DVD used to install prevous OS).
Press install, approx. 10 sec later, error message...

"Windows cannot open the required file x:\sources\install.wim.
Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation.
Error code: 0x8007000D."

-I checked for anthing strange or different in bios
-I have the original ISO, so I burnt 1 at 4x, then tried it.
-Tried a store bought unused Win 7 home 64bit DVD.
(install.wim is present in all 3 Win 7 DVD's, as it should be)
-I upgraded my bios v801 to v1404 (latest for my Asus P6T M/B)
-I tried with nothing install/connected but a video card, (also with another card)
-I tried with an external DVD (internal disconnected)
-tested all memory with Memtest86+
-tried changing bios sata to AHCI from auto, also tried IDE
-I have tried with 2 different "Clean all & full formated" harddrives
None of these work
The install does not go past this point and never reaches the activation part.
(I have 2 good paid for CD Keys)

I keep getting the same error code
Any help please?

I've had computers since the C64 days,
I should be able to install an OS in my sleep.

 

[theog]

Best to install Windows 7 with only 2gb ram installed.

For 12gb of ram, are sticks matching, have check on Asus for supported ram.

 

[marsmimar]

You could also try running the Crucial Memory Advisor Tool to see what RAM is recommended. Then shop around for the best price.

RAM Memory Upgrade: Dell, Mac, Apple, HP, Compaq. USB drives, SSD at Crucial.com

 

[mclancer]

I have tried with one stick (2gb) of Asus approved memory, same results.
The six sticks of memory are all the same brand and model.
I bought 3 at a time in a matched set.
Thanks for the help so far...

 

[Ztruker]

Also, re-burn the DVD using ImgBurn at 4X speed. That and dropping to 2GB will probably resolve this.

 

[mclancer]

Problem found! The 2 Win 7 DVD's (Pro & Home premium both 64bit)... The Home Premium was an upgrade, therefore unable to do a clean install (I'm sure it's possible with a hack). The Pro ISO was defective, 2.3gb instead of 3gb. I downloaded a new ISO, burned at 2x then verified...Presto I have a new install. Thanks to theog, marsmimar, and Ztruker (he was closest to solution) for your help.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello mclancer, welcome to Seven Forums!


There are methods for doing a clean install with an upgrade version of Windows 7, in this tutorial linked below.

Do a Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

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[mclancer]

Thanks Bare Foot Kid good info

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

My pleasure mate!

 

[theog]

You are wecome.