Need help installing win 7 pro 64 bit...

[adgower]

I used the .edu promo to get a copy of windows 7 pro 64 bit

I have windows vista 32 bit atm, and I need to know how to install...

any pointers... I have the files - setup1.box, setup2.box and Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x64.exe

I'm totally stuck...

 

[Brink]

Hello Adgower, and welcome to Seven Forums.

You can use the tutorial below to create a ISO file from this to burn to a DVD, then use the DVD to install Windows 7 with.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[adgower]

THIS IS COPIED FROM CMD->

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>Oscdimg.exe -u2 -b"C:\Users\Alex\7\expandedSetup\boot\etfsbo
ot.com" -h "C:\Users\Alex\7\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

OSCDIMG 2.54 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Premastering Utility
Copyright (C) Microsoft, 1993-2007. All rights reserved.
Licensed only for producing Microsoft authorized content.


ERROR: Could not delete existing file "ûbC:\Users\Alex\7\expandedSetup\boot\etfs
boot.com"
Error 123: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

C:\Windows\system32>

I am getting this error... On like the second step... I have even turned UAC back on and restarted to see if this was the prob...

 

[Audio]

THIS IS COPIED FROM CMD->

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>Oscdimg.exe -u2 -b"C:\Users\Alex\7\expandedSetup\boot\etfsbo
ot.com" -h "C:\Users\Alex\7\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

OSCDIMG 2.54 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Premastering Utility
Copyright (C) Microsoft, 1993-2007. All rights reserved.
Licensed only for producing Microsoft authorized content.


ERROR: Could not delete existing file "ûbC:\Users\Alex\7\expandedSetup\boot\etfs
boot.com"
Error 123: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

C:\Windows\system32>

I am getting this error... On like the second step... I have even turned UAC back on and restarted to see if this was the prob...

Scroll down a bit on that thread and look for my post. Copy my syntax but instead of going through desktop etc just copy the expandedSetup Folder to the C:\

as noted in this:

How to make a DVD of that student-only Windows 7 you bought for $29.99

 

[Brink]

It should be this below:

Oscdimg.exe –u2 –b"C:\Users\Alex\Desktop\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" –h "C:\Users\Alex\Desktop\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

instead of:
Oscdimg.exe -u2 -b"C:\Users\Alex\7\expandedSetup\boot\etfsbo
ot.com" -h "C:\Users\Alex\7\expandedSetup" C:\7.iso

 

[adgower]

Okay It is making the iso... I am assuming it is

but I was also reading the thread more in the tutorial... and it said the key won't work if you do it this way... Whats the deal?

 

[Brink]

Where did you see that at?

 

[adgower]

starts on this page

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l-8.html

in the comments...

 

[Brink]

I believe that it is saying that you will only be able to acticate your Student Windows 7 Upgrade version with that product key number with only a Upgrade Install from Vista to Windows 7 and not a Clean (format) install. That's all.

 

[tmarte]

I think some notes are needed in the tutorial.

First, people need to know that the error message is to be EXPECTED. It's simple, at the end of the extraction, it's trying to auto launch the setup file, which is a 64bit file trying to run in 32 bit windows.

Second, when it asks for a product key, DO NOT enter it, just click next.

Everything should run smoothly after that.

Upon getting into Windows, go to control panel and activate your key.

I had the digital river student download, created the ISO using this site's tutorial, ignored the error, and went from 32bit vista to 64 bit 7 using custom install by remembering not to enter a product key during setup.

 

[adgower]

Thanks guys!! Im running windows seven Pro 64 bit! i made a bootable usb drive! it was awesome!!

THanks so much!

 

[Brink]

That's great news Adgower. I"m happy to hear that you are up and running.

 

[cogman]

Can someone please help me.. Im also having the same problem with the "error 123" and i HAVE tried the method in which changed the prompt line to documents bit. Anyone?? Please get back Asap. Thank youu