Need help installing win 7 pro 64 bit...

adgower

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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...
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion slimline 3300f
OS
windows 7 pro 64 bit
CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ 2.60 GHz
Memory
2 gb
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 191T
Screen Resolution
1200px by 1024px
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500 gb
Internet Speed
1500kb/s

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PC/Desktop
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Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
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ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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Integrated
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2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
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1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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Thermaltake Core P3
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Corsair Hydro H115i
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Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
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2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
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Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
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Google Chrome
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Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
THIS IS COPIED FROM CMD->
Code:
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...
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion slimline 3300f
OS
windows 7 pro 64 bit
CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ 2.60 GHz
Memory
2 gb
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 191T
Screen Resolution
1200px by 1024px
Hard Drives
500 gb
Internet Speed
1500kb/s
THIS IS COPIED FROM CMD->
Code:
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
 

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Custom built
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Windows 7 Professional x64
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Intel i7 920
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EVGA X58 SLI
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6GB 1600mhz
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SLI'd GTX 280
Sound Card
EVGA X58 SLI
Monitor(s) Displays
LG W2753 27"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
4x 1TB Seagate's
PSU
Corsaird 1000W
Case
CM HAF 932
Cooling
Apogee GTZ
Keyboard
G15
Mouse
G5 v2
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
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion slimline 3300f
OS
windows 7 pro 64 bit
CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ 2.60 GHz
Memory
2 gb
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 191T
Screen Resolution
1200px by 1024px
Hard Drives
500 gb
Internet Speed
1500kb/s
Where did you see that at?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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. :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP DV9
OS
Windows 7 Professional
CPU
Turion X2
Memory
2 GB DDR667
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce 7150
Thanks guys!! Im running windows seven Pro 64 bit! i made a bootable usb drive! it was awesome!!

THanks so much!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion slimline 3300f
OS
windows 7 pro 64 bit
CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ 2.60 GHz
Memory
2 gb
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 191T
Screen Resolution
1200px by 1024px
Hard Drives
500 gb
Internet Speed
1500kb/s
That's great news Adgower. I"m happy to hear that you are up and running. :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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 :)
 

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OS
Windows 7 64 Bit
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