Able to install 32bit but not 64bit

[intel 4004]

So I messed up my laptop, it was Win 7 home 64bit. I formatted it and do a clean install, but I can only install 32bit. When I try to install 64bit, I get "hardware problem and installation could not be complete" what's that?

 

[gregrocker]

Make sure it is 64-bit capable. If possible run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor . I would personally not run 64 bit on 3gb RAM but would want at least 4gb, so if it's 64-bit capable google a RAM upgrade for the model.

Boot into BIOS setup to see if there is an EFI Boot disk in the BIOS boot order Priority list. If so then either remove it and enable Legacy BIOS to install 64 bit normally, or follow these steps for UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with - Windows 7 Forums.

If not then post back the verbatim error message and at exactly which step it occurs during Clean Install Windows 7

Follow these steps to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

 

[Britton30]

This GRC*|*SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features*|** will let you know if you're able to use 64 bit OSes.

How did you "mess up" your laptop?

 

[intel 4004]

Make sure it is 64-bit capable. If possible run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor . I would personally not run 64 bit on 3gb RAM but would want at least 4gb, so if it's 64-bit capable google a RAM upgrade for the model.

Boot into BIOS setup to see if there is an EFI Boot disk in the BIOS boot order Priority list. If so then either remove it and enable Legacy BIOS to install 64 bit normally, or follow these steps for UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with - Windows 7 Forums.

If not then post back the verbatim error message and exactly when it occurs during Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

Follow these steps to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

I have 8GB of ram
So if I get the recovery disks from Lenovo, can this all be solved by it?

This GRC*|*SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features*|** will let you know if you're able to use 64 bit OSes.

How did you "mess up" your laptop?

So at the beginning, I dual booted Ubuntu and Windows 7. One day, my fingerprint reader stopped working. It seems it kept disconnecting and connecting again. I formatted the Ubuntu partition (which is stupid). Then Grub is missing. I did burn a Lenovo recovery media on my USB and went to a fixmbr. Thought it worked, but theres an error upon start up. My friends help me to do a clean install of Windows 7 64bit. It shows hardware error and couldn't be installed. For some reason, I wiped my harddrive and my Lenovo recovery partition are also wiped. (I ordered a Recovery disk from Lenovo - free) So now, I'm using a 32bit windows.
I used the software and it shows I can use 64bit and both are yes.

 

[gregrocker]

So what about the EFI boot disk in BIOS Boot order priority? If you have EFI BIOS then you must take the extra steps I gave you to install 64 bit.

And what is the exact error message I requested?

We have a 100% install rate for those who are thorough and fully interactive with the steps we give you, which will not end until you get it installed.

Yes, your 64-bit Recovery disks should work however they will reinstall all of the factory bloatware which throttles Win7.

Try wiping the HD again as this may help: Diskpart Clean Command
DISKPART At PC Startup

 

[intel 4004]

So what about the EFI boot disk in BIOS Boot order priority? If you have EFI BIOS then you must take the extra steps I gave you to install 64 bit.

And what is the exact error message I requested?

We have a 100% install rate for those who are thorough and fully interactive with the steps we give you, which will not end until you get it installed.

Yes, your 64-bit Recovery disks should work however they will reinstall all of the factory bloatware which throttles Win7.

Try wiping the HD again as this may help: Diskpart Clean Command
DISKPART At PC Startup

I might try this next during thanksgiving break since I need to play

 

[gregrocker]

Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

 

[Layback Bear]

If you have 8 gigs of ram (post #3) could you update your ((My System Specs)) to indicate that. It helps us help you.

 

[intel 4004]

If you have 8 gigs of ram (post #3) could you update your ((My System Specs)) to indicate that. It helps us help you.

Updated

 

[Layback Bear]

If you have 8 gigs of ram (post #3) could you update your ((My System Specs)) to indicate that. It helps us help you.

Updated

Thank you.

 

[intel 4004]

So I have a problem now. Not sure what it is. So when I turn my computer on, sometimes, it stops at the bios screen(thinkpad logo appears)? sometimes after that and doesn't show the "Starting Windows". Sometimes, I get slow-motion aero. All of this can solve by rebooting my computer, but its really annoying. Anyone here know what the problem is?

 

[gregrocker]

Work through these steps for Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Boot

I gave you a bunch of steps earlier which you never replied to. Problems like this require the utmost thoroughness with no steps missed and totally interactive communication. Report back on all steps tried as you try them as there may be others indicated.

 

[intel 4004]

Work through these steps for Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Boot

I gave you a bunch of steps earlier which you never replied to. Problems like this require the utmost thoroughness with no steps missed and totally interactive communication. Report back on all steps tried as you try them as there may be others indicated.

Sorry about that. I'll try them this weekend.

 

[intel 4004]

Turns out I cannot install Windows through my USB 3.0 port. I used the 2.0 and it went well. Now, the problem is it take a long time to boot up. It stays at the booting screen. How can I fix that?

 

[gregrocker]

Are you running a Clean Boot as shown in tutorial? What AV are you using?

Did you follow the steps for how drivers are handled in Win7 which is different than XP?

If not I'd wipe the HD of all boot code with Diskpart Clean Command before install then get it perfect.

 

[Britton30]

Turns out I cannot install Windows through my USB 3.0 port. I used the 2.0 and it went well. Now, the problem is it take a long time to boot up. It stays at the booting screen. How can I fix that?

Your PC does not natively support USB 3.0 and need the drivers installed after the OS.