Install Win7 on ACER uefi machine fail

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Hello,
must replace broken hardisk for my desktop Acer Aspire x3470.

Change hardware, but i can't do fresh Windows 7 installation. In years lost original ACER restore disk.
Disable secure boot from BIOS, try to install OS from USB using RUFUS->GPT for EUFI, without luck.

Installation always stucks in DVD/USB initial boot sequence :
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now reading forum posts. Can anyone point me in right direction ?

Thank you,
m.
 
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My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
You must give us ALL your hardware specs.
If you have a UEFI BIOS and want to install as UEFI - GPT you must boot the installation disk as UEFI.
- Detach ALL other disks (Very important).
- Set your primary boot disk to HDD.
- During POST, launch the Boot Menu.
- There will be two options to boot the USB flash disk, Legacy and UEFI. Choose UEFI.
- Follow the tutorial. Important to delete ALL HDD partitions and then create new.
Clean Install Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
Go here to order the eRecovery media for your computer:

https://us-store.acer.com/erecovery/rcd

This will allow you to do a factory restore onto the new hard drive, which will bring your computer to out-of-the-box, new condition as far as the software is concerned.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Linux Mint 18.2 xfce 64-bit (VMWare host) / Windows 8.1 Pro 32-bit (VMWare guest)
CPU
Haswell
Memory
4 GB
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer 23"
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Two hard drives, 1TB each: One for Linux, one for my data.
Keyboard
IBM Model M
Antivirus
Sophos (Linux), Trend Micro (Windows)
Browser
Firefox, Opera
Other Info
I use Samba to share my data drive with the other computers at my house and with my guest session in VMWare Workstation Player.
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