Installation stuck in loop

[TheCase]

Hi,

I'm trying to install W7. I've tried a full format and once it saves files and reboots it doesn't continue further it just starts from the beginning again. The HD has come from another PC that was working.

Where can I start?

 

[theog]

Remove the DVD, before the PC reboots.

 

[TheCase]

Doesn't work. Just has command line prompt as if there is no OS installed

 

[AddRAM]

You can`t take the disc out until windows is done installing.

Is the boot order set correctly ? 1st) DVD drive 2nd) Hard Drive

or set the hard drive 1st and just use the 1 time boot menu key to boot from dvd drive.

Are you getting the message " Press any key to boot from cd " ?

 

[TheCase]

You can`t take the disc out until windows is done installing.

Is the boot order set correctly ? 1st) DVD drive 2nd) Hard Drive

or set the hard drive 1st and just use the 1 time boot menu key to boot from dvd drive.

Are you getting the message " Press any key to boot from cd " ?

Yes I get that message then when it reboots it doesn't do anything unless I press any key, on other installations it has just moved onto the next stage without an user input. When I do then press any key it starts from the begining.

The boot sequence is in that order too.

 

[AddRAM]

Ya, you can`t keep hitting the keyboard. Is this the first time you used this disc on this machine ? Do you know if the disc works properly ?

 

[TheCase]

It is the first first time I used the disc but I also have a spare XP disc and that does exactly the same thing.

 

[gregrocker]

Confirm that you're not "Pressing any key" when prompted at the reboots.

 

[TheCase]

Confirm that you're not "Pressing any key" when prompted at the reboots.

Correct. It just stops here been waiting for about 10 minutes

 

[gregrocker]

COnfirm the ISO download completed and write it to stick using UltraISO Software To Create Bootable USB Flash Drive which always works for me when others fail for some reason.

 

[TheCase]

How can I download the os its from a disc and also the bois doesnt allow usb as a boot device

 

[gregrocker]

Where did you get the Win7 DVD?

Unplug all other HD's and peripherals,

Boot into BIOS setup to enable Legacy BIOS if present. Next check BIOS Boot order for an EFI Boot Disk and if present remove it, set DVD drive first to boot, HD second. Then set SATA controller to AHCI. Save changes and Exit.

Then boot into installer DVD or flash stick burned or written using tool and latest ISO for your licensed OS version here.

At first installer screen Press Shift + F10 to open a Command Box, type:

DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400 (for 100gb partition, adjust as desired)
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT
EXIT

Next click Install Now, then Custom install to Clean Install Windows 7 to the partition you created. If it fails then report back at which step and the verbatim error message.

In addition read over these steps to understand the tools and methods which work best to get and maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. The steps are the same for retail.

 

[AddRAM]

How can I download the os its from a disc and also the bois doesnt allow usb as a boot device

In the bios there should be an option in boot sequence to BOOT OTHER DEVICE, make sure this is enabled. Then use the 1 time boot menu key to choose hard drive. The hard drive and the usb drive should be listed. Just choose to boot from the usb drive.