W7 installation hangs at Expanding Files 0%

[Perragio]

Hi all,

after you guys solved all my problems i had with my old pc, i decided to take ur advice and bought a new one.

When i tried to install windows 7, the installation basically stops when it is 'Expanding Files' at 0%. Now i've tried to search this site for some answers, but the only thing i got was to reburn the dvd. Ofcourse i could try this, but the dvd never gave me any problems during previous installations on the old machine. im wondering what is going wrong and how to fix it

specs;
AMD Phenom x4 940, 2.5 gb ram and what not (its second hand )

thanks for ur time and help

 

[richc46]

Hopefully, you are doing a clean installation. Assuming that you are, make sure everything is disconnect from the computer except the monitor, mouse and keyboard. Uninstall A/V and the firewall. Make sure that if you are installing a 64 bit, you have the required specifications and space. Actually make sure you have enough space for 32, also.

 

[Perragio]

hi there,

thanks for ur quick response.

yeah i did a clean installation. atleast, i think i did
The computer had xp installed, so i formatted every partition before i selected a partition to install windows 7. thats a clean installation right? ill try ur advice today.

thanks again

 

[richc46]

You did a clean install, good for you. Try again. If you have a problem come back to the forum. We will be here for you.

 

[Perragio]

hi guys,

unfortunately, im still not able to install windows 7. ive disconnected everything except the screen, keyboard and mouse..

any suggestions are, once again, welcome

thanks for ur time

 

[richc46]

I would try to burn the DVD, again, this time at a slow speed 4X is suggested. Because it worked before, does not mean it will work again, so try to start fresh. First use windows upgrade advisosr, see what it says. You can get it from microsoft site.

 

[grkgus]

try using one stick of ram at a time. Also, trying doing a checkdisk on the hard drive you are installing on.

 

[gregrocker]

Check for firmware update on your optical drive.

Try another bootable installer (Vista or XP) to see if it will boot and install. This eliminates OD, but makes your ISO or burn more suspect. Use ImgBurn at 4x with Verify.

As suggested, run Chkdsk /r using Command Line in booted Win7 installer Repair console.

Download and burn to CD the HD diagnostics for your model, boot and diagnose/repair. GW Scan works on most. Seagate has their own Seatools. Check manufacturer's downloads page.

Use the GW Scan disk or Dban to also zero out the HD.

 

[Perragio]

unfortunately, i havent been able to install windows 7 using ur tips. ive tried gwscan, a new copy of w7, one stick of ram and a clean installation..

thanks for the help and if any of you guys has any tricks left, please let me know

Perragio

 

[gregrocker]

Look in your BIOS and make sure SATA controller is set to AHCI.

Did you try a Vista or XP disk to see if they would boot and proceed with install?

Can you load your Win7 files into a primary-formatted USB flash stick and boot via F-key given on first screen for Boot Menu? It will be listed as a hard drive. This will eliminate the DVD, burn and optical drive as cause.

Files copying/expanding stall is almost always the DVD, burn, ISO. If it stalls with flash stick then it is the ISO, BIOS settings or hardware.

 

[haxcid]

set the bios to failsafe default and attempt the install. Let me know.

 

[Perragio]

ill look in to it tomorrow, thanks for ur suggestions

 

[Perragio]

sorry guys, it didnt work..im seriously lost haha. i even tried installing vista and xp, but vista didnt let me boot from dvd and gave me the 'operation system missing' error right away. XP copied all setup files but after the first reboot, i got the dreaded OS missing' f*ck up again..

 

[haxcid]

3 operating systems that fail to install lead me to believe that the system has a hardware issue. I would suggest stripping the system down to the basics, 1 stick ram, processor, 1 hard drive, cdrom, and graphics and try installing that way. If it still fails you might even replace those parts with others if you have them.

1 OS fails to install ok but 3 really sends up red flags especially if it is a used machine.

 

[chev65]

I have a suggestion that has worked for me on many occasions. Clear cmos, After that, make sure everything is set correctly in bios, install Windows 7, it works.

 

[rwhite137]

I had the same problem and I tried everything I could find in several forums with no luck. I could not install Vista or Win 7. It would lock up my computer everytime at expanding files. I finally found a solution by disabling Intel Speed Stepping in my bios. This is some sort of energy saving thing for the CPU and it changes the CPU voltage. I think this is called Hyper Transport for AMD chip motherboards. After I disabled this, the OS installed with no problem. Hope this helps.

 

[rated]

good day,


ive been installing windows 7 on my pc for 2 days now//..ive been waiting for an hour or more but i always get an error report.i have formatted my partition 1 hard drive...and then when i install windows 7..during copying files, it loads directly to 100%

but my only problem is that. why is it that when i install windows 7 on the other pc..it runs and install correctly with no hastle!!!!

but when i install it on my pc i got an error
Expanding Files 0%, error 0x80070017 Windows 7


any help????i tried and read all the forums...about this!!!!

 

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Perragio​

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Join Date: Oct 2009

windows 7
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i have the same problem with "Perragio" but the only thing on my mind is that...why is it my installer windows 7 installs correctly on the other pc with no problem.....but when i install it on my pc ....it stops at 0%expanding window files..