Help windows 7 won't install?!

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esther87

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Hello!

I just did format my computer so I can install Windows 7 on a empty pc.
I entered the cd-rom to install windows 7 but I keeps staying on unpack at 0%. It's been there for almost 1 hour now.. I keep starting stressed it isn't gonna work anymore.
Anybody knows if this is normal and if I should wait? Or what I should do?

Thanks!
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimatie x64
use Daemon

use a virtual disk cloner like Daemon

I install it successfully through it

just put the directory of the disk in and it might go on like normal
 

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Acer Aspire 1660
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Pentium
Motherboard
Pentium 3
Memory
1 Gb
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Ati mobility Radeon 9700
What are the spec's for your computer? If you have minimum RAM and a slow processor, it can take a long time to unpack the installation files.
 

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Home Built desktop, Dell G15 5511 Gaming laptop,MS Surface Pro 7 tablet
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W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (all 64-bit)
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3.7Ghz 8700K i7, i7-11800H, i7-1065G7
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ASUS TUF Z370-Pro Gaming in desktop
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16G desktop, 16G laptop, 4G tablet
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AMD Radeon RX580, RTX 3060, Intel Iris Plus
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Corsair CX 750M
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Antec 100
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CM 212+
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IBM Model M - used continuously since 1986
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Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse
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400M down 8M up
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Windows Defender
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FireFox
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Built my first computer (8Mhz 8088cpu, 640K RAM, 20MB HDD, 2 360K floppy drives) in 1985 and have been building them for myself, relatives and friends ever since.
esther87 said:
Hello!

I just did format my computer so I can install Windows 7 on a empty pc.
I entered the cd-rom to install windows 7 but I keeps staying on unpack at 0%. It's been there for almost 1 hour now.. I keep starting stressed it isn't gonna work anymore.
Anybody knows if this is normal and if I should wait? Or what I should do?

Thanks!
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you have to reboot your computer so like cd-rom to boot first,after you install the dvd disk on your optical units you must press any key to progress,and after follow the instructions on screen is very simple i install my windows 7 in only 10 min...
 

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OS
windows xp sp3 32 bit
strollin said:
What are the spec's for your computer? If you have minimum RAM and a slow processor, it can take a long time to unpack the installation files.
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he must have at least 1 gb of ram ,and min. like cpu 1 ghz,unbelievable to have few like this min requer
ements...ah and by the way like video card at least 128 mb...
2 gb of ram for x64 bits
 

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windows xp sp3 32 bit

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PC/Desktop
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LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
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64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
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HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
I have all of those requirements minimum. I have an dell inspiron 530, but i've got some stuff upgraded like a new videocard(256mb) and more GB.
 

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OS
Windows 7 Ultimatie x64
I got code: 0x8007045D. Can't install needed files. Make sure all files are available for installation and restart the installation.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimatie x64

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
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All Generic Full Towers
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Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
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Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
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Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
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Fast Cable InterNet
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AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
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IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
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Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
No, thanks I try and fill it up:)
 

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OS
Windows 7 Ultimatie x64
This is what I do know about it. I've tried to fill it in as best as possible but i'm kinda a noob with the technics.

[FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]You can cut and paste the questions below on your New Thread to easily give the answers:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

Current Operating System, pre-install[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Do you have a single OS on your computer, are you planning on multi-booting with this installation? No[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Are you multi-booting now? No[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
Current Hardware[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• How many internal hard drives (HD) are connected to your system? 2 :C and :D[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Are they IDE or SATA? SATA[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• How many DVD drives are connected to your system? 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Are they IDE or SATA Drives? SATA I think..[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Any external HDs used? Nope[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Are they connected by USB or eSATA? /[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Check Disk Management for any HDs listed with a yellow triangle and explanation point? I have no idea how to do this sorry, i´m a noob with pc technics :o[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Is this a New Clean HD? [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Have you pre-formatted the HD? [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
Windows 7 installation details[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Which build number and version of Windows 7 are you installing? Ultimate[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Are you installing a 32 bit (x86) or 64 bit (x64) OS? X64[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Where did you get the ISO file from? CD/ROM[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
Installation Media[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Using a USB memory key? No[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• From another partition or hard disk? No?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• From a DVD? Yes from a CD[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The procedure and speed of burning the ISO to DVD has been the most frequent cause of installation failure[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• How did you burn the DVD? Briefly describe the steps you used. I have no idea a friend of mine gave it to me[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Which ISO burning software did you use? Don´t know sorry[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• At what burning speed and with Verify checked? No idea[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• A slow burn speed, lowest setting (example x4 speed), will ensure an error free burn. ????[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
Other[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]• Any Over Clocking of the RAM, CPU or GPU? [/FONT]
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimatie x64
Note: I used this cd-rom allready before when I was running vista and upgrading it to windows 7 which worked fine. After some updates of vista as SP etc. Now my pc is clean and I want a full windows 7 install.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimatie x64
If a friend gave you a hacked CD/DVD, that may be your problem. You need a valid Microsoft Install DVD & an a Valid Key Code ;)
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
esther87 said:
DocBrown said:
If a friend gave you a hacked CD/DVD, that may be your problem. You need a valid Microsoft Install DVD & an a Valid Key Code ;)
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Note above
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To clarify though, was the version of the windows 7 ultimate a full version or Upgrade version?

When you stated you upgraded from Vista, it went fine, but didn't state if it was a full or upgraded version and you are now starting from literal scratch to install it.

Another question to help clarify things carefully is how far into the installation does it go. I have only installed win 7 twice, and forgetting at which point it will go through the process of unpacking files, but majority of the concerns is at what point of the install it seems to fail.
 

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Alienware Area 51 Desktop and Dell Inspirion 17R (N7010)
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel i7 960 (3.2 GHz Quad Core)
Motherboard
Alienware Intel based X58
Memory
12 Gigs (Triple Channel)
Graphics Card(s)
Alienware OEM nVidia GTX 560 Ti (1.25 Gig)
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Titanium
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Samsung PX2370 LED 23" Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2 320 Gig SATA in Raid 1 Configuration (System/App)
1 1 Tera SATA (Games)
1 1 Tera SATA (Data/Music/Videos)
PSU
750 Watt Power Supply
Case
Alienware Area 51 Desktop
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Microsoft Trackball Explorer
Internet Speed
Cable
How do you plan to activate WIn7?

You said you used the same DVD to upgrade before, but perhaps it has gotten dirty since then or needs to be burned again using ImgBurn at 4x speed which never fails. The error appears to be a DVD read error.

Failure to unpack at 0% can also be existing OS or HD:
Try wiping the HD before install: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
Test the HD using maker's full diag/repair CD scan: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287
Boot Win7 DVD, press Shift F10 to open command line, type chkdsk /r to run http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Make sure you have the latest BIOS update from the Dell Support Downloads webpage for your tag number. If so, reset the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

Check the SATA controller setting in BIOS setup. Set to AHCI first, then IDE if necessary.

Remove all but 2gb of RAM to try install. Test your RAM using memtest86 CD for 5-6 passes. Swap, reseat your RAM.
 
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