Solved Win 7 ISO download hangs

[Vista32toWin7]

Hi:

I am trying to download the Win 7/64 bit OS ISO, but it is hanging at 105 MB. The download is using my computers NTI CD & DVD-maker to download the ISO. The download says it has 5 1/2 hours left, but if hanging it could take days. So what's up here? Or what should I do to get the download to download?

I've stopped and restarted several times, but it just gets to a certain point and stops.

Thanks.

 

[gregrocker]

By choosing during downloading to open the ISO with that program, it downloads it to a temp file that is hard to find, plus that DVD burner will not work since the ISO needs a special ISO burner to burn it correctly.

For this reason cancel the download and download again choosing this time to Save the ISO (normally to Downloads folder by default) then after it finishes use ImgBurn at 4x speed which works to burn the DVD every time.

If it hangs again try another browser. I recommend Firefox which installs easily and works perfectly with rarely any issues.

 

[Vista32toWin7]

Thanks for your reply.

I re-downloaded the ISO from a Digital River link, but when I opened the download it auto selects the NTI CD-DVD burner, it shows the NTI icon next to the download progress bar. I did click the save button as suggested and chose Firefox to open the download, but after doing this, it ran using NTI.

Also what is the difference in these Win 7 Pro 64 bit OS downloads?

File Name: en_windows_7_professional_with_sp1_vl_build_x64_dvd_u_677791.iso, 3036 MB.

File Name: en_windows_7_professional_n_with_sp1_x64_dvd_u_677207.iso, 2837 MB.

File Name: en_windows_7_professional_with_sp1_x64_dvd_u_676939.iso, 3167 MB.

File Name: en_windows_7_professional_vl_build_x64_dvd_x15-71037.iso

I didn't go through the whole list, but rather confusing which one is the right one?

These MSDN subscriber downloads are available in ISO & DVD's. I read that installing Win 7 is quicker using a USB flash drive, than the CD's. Take into consideration I am a first timer doing this, so looking for the simplest method to clean install Win 7. If I can find the correct download...?

Thanks, VistatoWin7

 

[gregrocker]

If you want to write the ISO to flash stick I'd use Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool which will prompt you to load the ISO file from its download location. You should never be trying to run this file anyway, so the burner crapware shouldn't come into play. I'd uninstall it and let Win7 reset the defaults to decent programs.

You want the third download.

Look over these same steps for Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which will show you how to prepare for and get a perfect install even for retail.

Be sure during the steps for the actual Clean Install Windows 7 that you boot and not run the installer, and delete all partitions during Step 7 to create and format New as you wish.

 

[Vista32toWin7]

Hey thanks gregrocker. In part two of the "How to create a bootable Win 7 USB flash drive" is the warning:

Warning
You need a USB flash drive with at least 4GB of free space, and the flash drive will be formatted to NTFS! So backup your data before creating this bootable USB, or you will lose all your data!

The question here is: I could interpret/presume this to mean, either backup all data on the computer, or the flash drive. I presume in this paragraph the author means the flash drive if there is data on it, correct?

I realize we should always have a backup of the whole computer regardless of the situation. And I am deciding what the best procedure is to do a whole machine backup. External HDD, USB flash drive, ImgBurn, etc., or all three?

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You should never be trying to run this file anyway, so the burner crapware shouldn't come into play. I'd uninstall it and let Win7 reset the defaults to decent programs.

R. I presume you are referring to the NTI burner my machine auto used to do the Win 7 download, and I should uninstall the NTI burner crapware, correct?

My upgrade advisor to go from Vista 32 bit to Win 7/64 bit tells me to uninstall this program, as it is incompatible with and won't work with Win 7. So looks like I should uninstall the NTI program before installing Win 7.

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The 2nd part of your paragraph: let Win7 reset the defaults to decent programs.

R. Means to me Win 7 will auto install its own OS programs, correct?

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Just to make sure we are both on the same page, this is the download you are telling me I should install, yes?

File Name: en_windows_7_professional_with_sp1_x64_dvd_u_676939.iso, 3167 MB.

Thanks, appreciate your time and answers, Vista32to Win7.

 

[gregrocker]

Windows will default to Windows Image Burner for ISO files unless you install ImgBurn or another specialized ISO burner/mounting app like UltraISO Software To Create Bootable USB Flash Drive or PowerISO, all of which are recommended here. Windows Burner may not burn the larger DVD ISO's slow enough although it works fine for bootable CD ISO's.

 

[Vista32toWin7]

Thanks. I have Vista and haven't seen an image burner on my machine. Are you thinking I have Win 7?

I did download ImgBurn a few days ago. I uninstalled my two NTI programs, so that shouldn't be an issue downloading the Win 7 Pro ISO image. I have used Firefox and Explorer, both do the same thing...hang. I'm at 14% downloaded now, been there for 3-5 hours now.

Any idea whats causing the hang?

Vista32toWin7....someday?

 

[Vista32toWin7]

Any idea what is causing the ISO download to hang?

 

[Pauly]

? enough free disk space

 

[gregrocker]

I re-downloaded the ISO from a Digital River link, but when I opened the download it auto selects the NTI CD-DVD burner, it shows the NTI icon next to the download progress bar. I did click the save button as suggested and chose Firefox to open the download, but after doing this, it ran using NTI.

When you select Save on the DR ISO download, it saves it by default to your Downloads folder. You can see the download progress by clicking on Firefox Downloads manager. There should be nothing else selected, no Firefox to open the download. Once it's downloaded you'll browse to it from ImgBurn or rightclick the ISO file in Downloads to Open/Burn with ImgBurn.

If it continues to hang run a full scan with Malwarebytes, power cycle your router and reboot the PC. If that fails in User Accounts open a new Admin-level Account, install Firefox and try again. If those fail you may need to download on another PC.

 

[Vista32toWin7]

Pauly:

I should have enough disk space, see HDD report. View attachment ACER-PC HDD.txt

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Greg: Thanks. I've tried the various options, just not working for me. So instead of spending more time trying to download the ISO, wouldn't it be easier to just buy a Win 7 CD and maybe make an ISO flash drive, or just boot from the CD?

I don't know how long it takes to boot/install Win 7 from a CD, as opposed to making a USB bootable flash drive from the CD? Taking into consideration I never did this before.

So simple and more time consuming may benefit me, as opposed to using the CD to USB flash install process?

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New issue: A few persons are telling me that downloading a ISO off the Internet is illegal...?

That unless I am a student, it is illegal to download the Digital River ISO's...?

So I see here on this and other forums threads discussing these ISO downloads, so are these few persons blowing smoke or what?

Thanks, currently Vista

 

[gregrocker]

When you referenced MSDN Subscriber downloads it gave the impression you have a subscription you were using for this install.

If not and the licensed OS on the PC is Vista then you do need to buy an Upgrade copy of Win7 anyway so you might as well use the disk which comes with it.

 

[VistaKing]

Depending on your hardware specs . Installing Windows 7 from the DVD could go from 25-45 mins and from a USB 15-20 . The digital river iso are legit and isn't illegal for download .

If you want to go and purchase a Windows 7 DVD go to Newegg.com - Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, and More! .

 

[Vista32toWin7]

gregrocker; When you referenced MSDN Subscriber downloads it gave the impression you have a subscription you were using for this install.

R. They have the downloads there, but when you click on download it asks if you have a subscription? Which I don't have and from what I saw it is quite expensive and defeats the purpose. So not sure if the site is for IT professionals only, or what?

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If not and the licensed OS on the PC is Vista then you do need to buy an Upgrade copy of Win7 anyway so you might as well use the disk which comes with it.

R. Keep in mind I am going from 32 to 64 bit OS. I presume I can clean install with either a OEM or upgrade disk, yes?

And if I choose to, I can use the CD to USB drive install process. But seems like more steps than the straight boot from the CD, yes?

Thanks again, currently on Vista.

 

[gregrocker]

You qualify for Upgrade version which can migrate, but not for OEM which is for builders and cannot.

The 64 bit disk should come with any retail package. Buy only from a reputable major retailer. You can extract the ISO from disk if need be using ImgBurn and then write to flash stick using UltraISO Software To Create Bootable USB Flash Drive

 

[Vista32toWin7]

VistaKing; Depending on your hardware specs.

R. See my Speecy report above.

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Installing Windows 7 from the DVD could go from 25-45 mins and from a USB 15-20.

R. That's not too bad.

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The digital river iso are legit and isn't illegal for download.

R. That's what it appears to me. I would presume correctly that if the Digital River [DR] ISO downloads were illegal, whether you are a student or not, I'm sure MS would shut the site down. DR has a legal license/agreement with MS to distribute their products. So not sure what these few persons are complaining about?

If you download the ISO from DR and then go to the MS store to purchase a product key, does MS ask if you are a student? If not, they won't sell you a product key at retail prices [$200]? I haven't read anything to that effect yet? Students might get a MS discount on the retail price with verifiable proof.

According to these few persons: If you are not a student, but download the same ISO, from the same DR site, then its illegal to download it...? And if I did I would be an unworthy character. I can understand if your not a student, you would be ineligible for the student discount. But if you are not a student and download the ISO and pay full retail, that's illegal, egads lad I'm a little confused there? What MS doesn't want your mo-money?

But at any rate legit or not, I can't download it anyway?

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If you want to go and purchase a Windows 7 DVD go to Newegg.com - Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, and More!

R. Thanks, or Amazon.

 

[VistaKing]

Don't think Microsoft sells just a Product Key for Windows 7 . The Retail versions and the System Builders DVD both come with a key .

:ADDED:

:ar: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...ctSearchResultsPage&result=&keywords=Windws+7

You could produce from Microsoft either Full edition or Upgrade edition .

 

[Vista32toWin7]

gregrocker; You qualify for Upgrade version which can migrate, but not for OEM which is for builders and cannot.

R. Are you saying here that I couldn't purchase and do a clean install of the cheaper OEM version? If not, why not?

Thanks, still Vista

 

[gregrocker]

OEM strictness: You need to be a builder reselling the OS on one of your builds.

Upgrade version can be found for about the same price, plus it migrates endlessly.

 

[Vista32toWin7]

I purchased the Win 7 upgrade version, but the add description doesn't mention the SP1 update. How do I tell if this item has the SP1 update included on the CD disk?

The item hasn't shipped yet, so if I can find out before it ships, then maybe I can get a Win 7 that includes the latest SP1 updates.

Thanks.