Unable to install Win 7 - clean install

[hallucinoJEN]

I'm an IT student who got a free Win 7 x64 disk from my school, and I am unable to do a clean install. My system specs are as follows:

Intel Core 2 Duo 3.12 Ghz
nVidia GeForce 9800 GTX 512 MB PCI-e
320 GB Western Digital HD SATA
1 Gb DDR2 1066 MHz and 2x2Gb DDR2 1066 MHz SDRAM

I set my boot sequence to boot from DVD-ROM drive first, and HD second. It goes to the "Windows is loading files" screen and gets hung up. I started the process and went to watch TV for an hour, and it is still on the "Windows is loading files" screen. I haven't gotten any error messages. I've unplugged all USB devices from my computer as I have seen on this forum that it has worked for some people.

Then, I got frustrated with the process, so I tried to go back to Win XP and it said my bootMGR is corrupt. So, now, I am unable to install Win XP and I can't find any answers as to how to fix my problem on the internet.

Please help!

edited to add: I originally had only 2 Gb of RAM, and it got hung up at the "Windows is loading files" screen. I thought it was getting hung up because I didn't have enough RAM, so I bought brand new 2 sticks of 2 Gb RAM. I took out one of the 1 Gb sticks and placed both of the 2 Gb of RAM...for a total of 5 Gigs. And, it is still doing the same thing.

 

[gregrocker]

Try with only one stick of RAM, then the other. Test all of your sticks with memtest86 for 6 passes min.

See if there is a newer BIOS version update for your computer /mobo on Support Downloads webpage for your model.

Try setting BIOS back to defaults, then make sure DVD drive is set to boot first, then HD.

What is the SATA controller setting in BIOS?

Try wiping the HD by booting the Win7 DVD Repair console, open a Command Line to type:

DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (# for WIn7 HD)
CLEAN
EXIT

Now boot the Win7 DVD to Custom install, use Drive Tools to create New partition, format before install.

 

[hallucinoJEN]

I removed all but 1 x 1Gb RAM, and it installed with no problems. Now, I would like to know why removing extra memory will make Win 7 install properly? Will I be able to install the other RAM now that I have Win 7 installed and working without anymore problems? Or, will I need to upgrade to the x64 version?

Btw, thanks for helping me get this problem straightened out. I very much appreciate your help.

 

[FZ21Z]

Switch of, and install the memory a stick at a time, or put it all in and remove one at a time until it works. I think you just need one in to get it installed, now that you have, it's time to reinstall more memory.

 

[gregrocker]

Test all of your Memory with Windows Memory Diagnostics and/or Memtest86 to be sure.

I don't know why but it is the first troubleshooting step for install failures, to remove RAM over 2gb. You can add it back now, though.

 

[hallucinoJEN]

Thanks a lot on the help, guys! I've got everything installed, and will be adding more memory tomorrow.

 

[Sunmoni borah]

Unable to instal windows 7 .

When i instal windows 7 in my pc than 'windows loading files' complite than it stop instalisation and no give error message .just like hung.plz help me.

 

[gregrocker]

Where did you get Win7? How do you plan to activate it?

 

[Sunmoni borah]

I get from my school windows 7 ultimate 32 bit dish. I instal than instant loading files and i read novbl minmum half hours than i saw that windows starting stop like hung my computer.

 

[Sunmoni borah]

When i tri to normaly open my pc than windows starting shows and instant show blue screan and restart program.

 

[Sunmoni borah]

Plz help me.

 

[theog]

For better help with problems, Can you post your specs.
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/22550-filling-out-system-specs.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/6936-dont-know-what-hardware-you-have.html
VistaForums SysInfo Tool - Vista Forums

 

[Sunmoni borah]

Unable to instal windows 7.

My pc details- Intel pentium p6100 dual core [email protected] Ghz,/-R/RW/3GB DDR3 RAM,25O GB 7200 rpm SATA HDD INTEL HM 55 Chipset, wirless 802.11 G, 1.3 M webcam etc.I get a windows 7 32 bit dish from my IT school.when i instal windows 7 in my pc, 'windows loading files' perfectly complite but 'windows starting' show its pause, i mean stop dish. Plz help

 

[Sunmoni borah]

Plz help me

 

[gregrocker]

Back up your files, unplug all other HD's and peripherals,

Boot into BIOS setup to see if there is an EFI Boot Disk in BIOS Boot order. If so remove it, set DVD drive first to boot. If EFI BIOS also set to Legacy BIOS. 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 here. Otherwise make sure your DVD is clean and unscratched
How to Boot your Computer from a Bootable CD or DVD

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

DISKPART
LIST DISK
SEL DIS 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 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.This is a disk you got from your school? Or did you burn it yourself?

 

[Sunmoni borah]

Sorry to say, i don't understand . Plz explain this step by step.

 

[gregrocker]

Those are steps. If you have questions, ask them.

 

[AddRAM]

Sorry to say, i don't understand . Plz explain this step by step.

You need to burn the W7 iso ( your version, HP, Pro, Ult, ) onto a dvd with an iso burning program at 4x speed. That is the problem.

All the steps on how to do it have been given by Gregrocker.

 

[Sunmoni borah]

Those step i do not understand. Bios setup to see if there is an efi boot disk in bios boot order. Next,when i press shift+F10 ,When entered disk in my pc or not disk in pc. How can i burn iso from any software.

 

[gregrocker]

Rightclick on the ISO, select Burn with WIndows Image Burner, or Open With Windows Image Burner.

As an IT student you should know how to enter BIOS setup, by tapping the key given for it on first boot screen.

On the various menus look for a choice for Legacy BIOS to enable.

Next look for BIOS boot order and remove EFI Boot disk from the boot order, replace it with 1) DVD drive and then 2) HD.

Now continue with the steps for install.