win7 not installing after first reboot.

[sa1swat]

Hi.
I installed xp 5 days ago.. It was working fine. I uesd partition recovery and my system didn't boot.
I m trying to install win7 but it doesnt cotinue after first reboot setup doesnot continue.
It again says boot from c.d.
Changed boot order but prob remained.
Need hlp.

 

[theog]

Check the hard drive with the manufacturer's diagnostic tools.
Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.
Hard Drive Diagnostic Procedure

 

[gregrocker]

Set HDD first to boot in BIOS setup, trigger DVD to boot first time using One-time BIOS Boot Menu key. Don't boot DVD after first reboot during http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html.

Durings Steps 7/8 of blue link tutorial, delete all partitions not needed including the intended Win7 partition, create and format New for install. If you're intending to Dual Boot XP on the same HD, leave it's partition intact. Back up all data ahead of time.