HELP! Installing Windows 7 X64 from Boot

[Gamz]

Hi people

Was wondering if anyone could help me with a weird problem I am having with my Windows Installation.

I was originally running Windows XP 32bit. I tried to install Windows 7 32 by booting from the CD but I had a problem where I would get past the Loading Windows Files page then I ended up on a screen which appeared to be a Windows 7 Wallpaper and only my mouse cursor but nothing else would happen.
I was since able to install the 32 bit Windows 7 by loading it up in Windows XP itself and going from there.

However I now need to install the 64 bit version instead. And this cannot be done whilst in the windows environment. It has to be booted from the CD, But once again I am having the same problem. I get to a black screen which says Loading Windows Files with a grey loading bar. Then it goes to a starting windows page, and then finally the blueish coloured wallpaper shows up and my mouse cursor but nothing else happens. I don't have anything to click on............. Anyone have any idea what the problem is?

Regards

 

[Arc]

If you disclosed your ram size in the specs, it would be good .

The tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html should work for you .

 

[Gamz]

Hi sorry

Have 6GB of ram installed. Motherboard is ASUS P5N32-E SLI PLUS, Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

 

[Arc]

After making the drive full formatted, you try a http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html .

 

[Gamz]

I've had a look at the link you posted there but I am not sure how to Format it still using that technique.

When I boot from the Windows X64 CD this is exactly what happens for me.

I get the Loading Windows File screen
http://www.kodyaz.com/photos/windows_vista_beta_2_installation_screens/images/355/425x344.aspx

Once the grey bar is full I Instantl get by Loading Windows
http://0.tqn.com/d/pcsupport/1/0/c/5/-/-/windows-7-install-1.jpg

Once this is done loading it goes too this wallpaper
http://www.mydigitallife.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/windows-7-7057-welcome.jpg

But it is only the wallpaper, theres no writing, no options.... Just the background image and my mouse cursor.

 

[Arc]

In the last apge, you should get the install now button .... but it is odd that you are not getting it .

Wait a bit ... I am searching for other ideas by other persons .

 

[theog]

Try with only 2gb of ram.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...stallation-errors-troubleshoot-step-step.html

 

[Gamz]

Hey Guys

I must apologize due to my lack of patience! I got the blank screen up yet again and got tired of trying so left it whilst I went to make something to eat. Low and behold 15 minutes later I came back and the installation/choose language option had finally made an appearance....

I know stupid me... I didn't expect it to take so long.

 

[gregrocker]

Sometimes you have to wait. If it stalls again try Theog's solution.

Then reset BIOS to Optimal Defaults. In BIOS setup make sure SATA controller is set to AHCI.