[HELP]Installing Seven Ultimate

[Kris]

Alright well I got a CD from a friend that has Windows 7 ultimate on it. (build 7600 32 bit) But I was stupid and installed the Starter version rather than Ultimate. Now im stuck. I tried to reinstall and click on where it says "Ultimate" but I cant. I get to where it says "Upgrade" or "Custom" and I select custom. Then it doesnt give me a choice of clicking on Ultimate. Instead it just goes into the installation process and then says
that the installation is not successful because it is missing files or something. I am really stuck here and would love some help. I cannot stand windows 7 starter and would like to upgrade.
PLEASE HELP?

Thanks in advance,

 

[Tews]

Try doing a clean install ... format the drive via the custom menu ...

NB... Unless you can verify where your friend got this file from, I would be very careful installing it ... you never can tell what little gifts have been left behind...

 

[Kris]

Ok well I have tried that. So do I just insert the CD containing the OS and then go to custom? Sorry Im a bit of a noob when it comes to OS's... I can program all day but when it comes to this stuff I have no idea what to do T.T

And I know I trust this guy. I dont think it has anything wrong with it, I jus dont know how to use it. And im not about to spend 200 on a OS when i can jus go back to Vista...

 

[Sassa]

Read this tutorial:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20146-custom-install-windows-7-a.html

It might help.

 

[Tews]

Ok well I have tried that. So do I just insert the CD containing the OS and then go to custom? Sorry Im a bit of a noob when it comes to OS's... I can program all day but when it comes to this stuff I have no idea what to do T.T

And I know I trust this guy. I dont think it has anything wrong with it, I jus dont know how to use it. And im not about to spend 200 on a OS when i can jus go back to Vista...

Yes... go to custom and follow the prompts, you should have no problems..

 

[Kris]

ok Well I did what you guys said and I followed the TuT. But Igot to the part where it says "expanding files" and it gets stuck. Then an error message pops up that says "Windows cannot install required files"... What do I do? I really hate seven starter... I should have just clicked ultimate...

 

[Kris]

Ok well I still havnt figured out how to fix this. Should I try another version? If so does anyone have a working Windows seven Ultimate? I dont care what build really, as long as its newer than 7077

 

[DocBrown]

Google is you friend

Search windows 7 RC 7100

 

[Tews]

Your copy is corrupted ... you will need to reburn the ISO..

 

[Kris]

@docbrown
Thank you I wasnt sure how to word that Ima try that now.

@tew
Thanks for all of your help. Im not gonna reburn this ISO tho, im going to try to find a new one.

 

[DocBrown]

Kris, Please fill in your system specs, so we can help you better

 

[Kris]

Yeah sorry about that didnt think that was neccessay lmao.

 

[Kris]

I was searching around and I found where I can upgrade my windows 7 to ultimate with a key but when I downloaded it, I didnt have a key? o.o

 

[Tews]

   Warning

Discussions of illegal methods of activation are prohibited and can result in being banned!

 

[Kris]

Oh I didnt mean it like that... Ok LOL ill jus look for the prices of windows 7 ultimate on ebay...

 

[Antman]

Kris - explore your install DVD - look for the "Sources" folder. Do you have a file called EI.config / EI.cfg?

Yes or No.

 

[Kris]

Yes there is one. It is EI.cfg

 

[Kris]

So why did you need that information?

 

[Antman]

Yes there is one. It is EI.cfg

Your problem is easily solved. The ei.cfg file is the ONLY thing that changes your DVD into Starter Edition. Without that file, the DVD becomes Ultimate. PFM - Pure Elfin Magic, I know.

By whatever means at your disposal, burn a new copy of the DVD - without that file.

Burn the DVD at 4x or slower to eliminate any possibility of a bad burn (no comments solicited here from anyone).


Next.

 

[Tews]

Actually, If I may Oh Father, removal will enable the OP to select what ever version he wishes to install...

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