Solved error code 0x800705 when installing windows 7 upgrade student edition

[stryke]

I am trying to upgrade my pc from windows xp 32 bit to windows 7 64 bit using the the error code comes up at random time i have tried the following
1 removing all usb devices
2 tryed to disable raid
3 removing all internal components apart from the HDD and the DVD rom
4 removing all but one stick of ram
5 tryed boot from usb
6 downloaded and tryed to install evaluation copy still the same

i really dont know what else i can try any help would be great thank you

 

[seavixen32]

Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

You cannot upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version.

If you want the 64-bit version it has to be a clean install.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

 

[stryke]

thank you

i am trying to do a clean install i get the error code when the file are expanding

 

[seavixen32]

Have a look here, in particular, Option Four.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

What installation media are you using?

If it's an ISO, it may be a bad burn so you might want to download another ISO and burn that one.

 

[stryke]

it is a DVD but i have tryed to download the eval version still the same so im ruling out the DVD and the drive

 

[seavixen32]

You cannot use the evaluation version to clean install Windows.

You need to buy the full version, and then carry out a clean install.

 

[stryke]

yeh i know i was testing to see if it was the disk or not

 

[stryke]

i have now managed to get past that stage buy changing the sata to AHCI my pc now BSOB when windows 7 boots up

 

[gregrocker]

Did you buy Win7 Student version, and have you downloaded the ISO for the licensed version?

If so burn it to DVD or write to flash stick using Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool.

Then boot the DVD or stick to Clean Install Windows 7.

How to Boot your Computer from a Bootable CD or DVD

 

[stryke]

I bought the disk its self i have not got it to install but and boot up i just now get a Bsod after about 2 mins of the pc the install worked after i did the following took out all sticks of ram but 1 and switched the sata from ide to AHCI so im heading in the right direction im starting to think that it may be one stick of ram some im next going to run memtest if anyone has any other ideas what i could be would be great to hear i would also like to thank you all for you help

 

[gregrocker]

Which exact step does it Blue Screen at? Clean Install Windows 7

Remember you must boot the DVD in order to install 64 bit as you cannot run the installer from a 32 bit OS!

Good idea to test your RAM and remove all but one stick to try install, then swap sticks.

If it won't install in AHCI mode, then try IDE mode, after resetting BIOS to defaults: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

Next try wiping the HD with Diskpart Clean Command booting the DVD to access DISKPART At PC Startup

 

[stryke]

windows is installed with AHCI mode on it blue screens on the desktop after about 2 mins of use
sorry i was not very clear was a little distracted at the time

 

[gregrocker]

Post up the bugcheck file in our Crashes forum to have one of the experts there analyze it: Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions - Windows 7 Forums

 

[stryke]

thank you for the help gregrocker and seavixen32 turns out one of the sticks of ram was faulty causing the error all is good thank you again

 

[seavixen32]

You're very welcome and thanks for the update.

 

[gregrocker]

Thanks for reporting back. Good work hanging in there.

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