Windows 7 can't boot even in safe mode.

[aaronj25]

This is the disk I've borrowed.

No that only works for retail Win7 and you have Factory OEM.

But if you've read Step 1 in Clean Reinstall Windows 7 then you would know that you can use your friend's Win7 disk providing it is the correct bit-version (32 bit for 3gb or less RAM, 64 bit for 4gb or more RAM) and the same version of Win7 (e.g. Home Premium). If it is a different Win7 version then it explains how to extract the ISO image file from the DVD, unlock all versions, burn to another new DVD so you can choose your licensed version during the booted install.

So what you need to know about your friend's disk is if it is 32 bit (contents of DVD amounts to around 2.4gb) or 64 bit (closer to 3gb size on DVD), and what Win7 version it contains.

May I suggest you study carefully Clean Reinstall Windows 7 and ask back any questions so you get a perfect install?

Can I use this disk? Here is its cover **Sorry for the quality**:

(It has a product key written the back cover BUT I want to use the product key **COA Sticker** that is connected on my CPU Case)

Sorry for too many questions... that it looks like I did not study the tutorial... I read and study the tutorial.. but I just want to recheck if what I understand is correct... I am very sorry again.. and thank you for your efforts

 

[gregrocker]

It looks like it might be counterfeit with that "OEM-SLP Auto-Activation" label on the front. OEM-SLP is the activation file that comes onboard a factory install to make it reactivate during Recovery. It has no business being on any retail disk. Yet OEM-SLP emulation is how pirates hacktivate Win7.

I don't think I'd even use it with your own Product Key on PC because even though that would make it unquestionably legal, who knows what the counterfeiters have added to the disk?

Better to try to locate a clean copy of your licensed version. It's regrettable that MS took down the legal downloads which benefitted millions of their customers. If you can't find one I'll loan you mine.

 

[aaronj25]

It looks like it might be counterfeit with that "OEM-SLP Auto-Activation" label on the front. OEM-SLP is the activation file that comes onboard a factory install to make it reactivate during Recovery. It has no business being on any retail disk. Yet OEM-SLP emulation is how pirates hacktivate Win7.

I don't think I'd even use it with your own Product Key on PC because even though that would make it unquestionably legal, who knows what the counterfeiters have added to the disk?

Better to try to locate a clean copy of your licensed version. It's regrettable that MS took down the legal downloads which benefitted millions of their customers. If you can't find one I'll loan you mine.

Do I have other options if I don't have my installation disk?

 

[gregrocker]

Did you read over Step 1 of Clean Reinstall Windows 7?

 

[aaronj25]

Did you read over Step 1 of Clean Reinstall Windows 7?

Yep... Uhhmm... can you explain to me what's a "retail copy"
Is a CPU built with Windows 7 a retail copy?
or the CD? I really do not know...

 

[gregrocker]

A Win7 retail copy is one bought in a store.

Factory OEM is what comes preinstalled on a store-bought PC.

You can use a retail installer to reinstall Factory OEM, with the Product Key on COA sticker.

Once downloaded Use the tools given in Step 1 of Clean Reinstall Windows 7 to burn to DVD or flash stick and then follow the tutorial closely to get and keep a perfect install.

 

[aaronj25]

Thank you very much greg... I am downloading it right now!
Another question... I can only use this on my broken PC?
Or I can use this to devices which have also Windows 7 Home Premium?

Thank you for your efforts greg!

 

[gregrocker]

You can use it to reinstall Home Premium on any PC that already has a license for it. It can also be unlocked to use another version with that version's license following Step 1 in tutorial.

Once again, you will get and keep a perfect Win7 install to the exact extent you follow the steps in the tutorial, and then stick with only the tools and methods given. Those who do this never come back with any future problems, and have the best installs of Win7 in the world.

 

[aaronj25]

Thanks!

I'll do the steps tomorrow after I download this iso you gave me...
My DL speed is roughly at 60 kbps so it would take a while~
Thanks for your efforts~

I might be still in touch if I have still questions but for now...
Thanks for this link~ I hope I can follow the methods and it would work~

 

[aaronj25]

Hey Greg... As of the moment... I am making a back up of my files...
I have a question...

The ISO you gave me... will it work on a OS named "WIN 7 HP OA?"

 

[gregrocker]

Yes, the OA only means Offline Activation although it almost always will activate on the internet as long as you input the correct charcters which sometimes look alike.

If you have 4gb RAM or more then use 64 bit which is what you have.

Have you read over Clean Reinstall Windows 7? Any other questions?

 

[aaronj25]

I tried your ISO. And this shows me...

Uggh... If I download this ISO here in the link... Would it work?
Windows 7 Home Premium Free Download ISO 32 Bit 64 Bit

 

[gregrocker]

How did you burn the ISO to DVD or flash stick?

That ISO is from MSDN and is perfectly good if you downloaded it completely. The size should be 3.09 gb. If in doubt match the hash in Step 1 of Clean Reinstall Windows 7?

 

[aaronj25]

I tried it both... On the DVD and Flash Drive
But I use the DVD since there was an error on the Flash Drive

it's 3.08 GB (3,315,218,540 bytes) maybe I'll try redownloading it?

 

[gregrocker]

What tool did you use to burn to DVD or try to write to flash stick?

 

[aaronj25]

What tool did you use to burn to DVD or try to write to flash stick?

On the DVD, I used imgburn
and on the FlashDrive, I used that ultraISO

The Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool keeps giving me error on the ISO

 

[gregrocker]

I'd download another ISO using another browser and this time check the HASH against the MSDN HASH from Step 1 of Clean Reinstall Windows 7.

 

[aaronj25]

I'd download another ISO using another browser and this time check the HASH against the MSDN HASH from Step 1 of Clean Reinstall Windows 7.

Would the link I gave where the ISO is found won't work?

 

[gregrocker]

Even if you download that unknown ISO instead of the official MS download from MSDN you have now, you still need to check the HASH to know without question it is intact with nothing added.

 

[GokAy]

Eh, he needs SATA RAID drivers perhaps? Can you see if motherboard webpage has SATA AHCI/RAID pre-install drivers for Win7? Put it on a USB stick if it is. Check Lenovo webpage that is.

How is your SATA operation mode set in BIOS?