Windows 7 didnt finish...

[Boxerman]

Hi guys!

I was using my computer all day today.. then decided to put new graphics card in(was going to wait and do it tomorrow) anyway i put it in and then turned computer on.. all good, till it got to the Loading Screen.

Just crashed everytime there!

So i went to Repair and did a full wipe and just as it finished it start loading and it said applying settings on a loading screen....

Then my youngest turns the power off! ( he will pay )

now my problem is that its looping at the loading screen to tell me that the OS just doesnt wanna load!

how do i fix this??? i dont have a CD brought from PC World at Christmas!

I would rather fix it here before sending it away!

Can any help please?

 

[Jonathan_King]

Welcome!

Sounds like that video card is giving you trouble. Remove the card, and reinstall Windows.

After that is all done, and Windows is working right, install the card again. Reboot in Safe Mode, and go into Device Manager to make sure you have the latest drivers for your card.

Good luck!
~JK

 

[Boxerman]

The thing is... i took it out as soon as the problems started!

and because it reboots on the loading screen the installer didnt install all of Windows 7 on the hard drive!

what do i do? i have no disk! i used the Repair on windows 7.. no i cant find it when i load up as i cant get it past loading screen

 

[Jonathan_King]

Follow the instructions here for creating a Repair Disc. You may need to use Option 2 if you don't have another 7 machine

 

[Boxerman]

I do have a windows 7 laptop... but im using a desktop... could that help?

 

[theog]

I do have a windows 7 laptop... but im using a desktop... could that help?

How far have you gone with Jonathan_King's good advice.

 

[Boxerman]

I do have a windows 7 laptop... but im using a desktop... could that help?

How far have you gone with Jonathan_King's good advice.

pardon?

 

[theog]

Follow the instructions here for creating a Repair Disc. You may need to use Option 2 if you don't have another 7 machine

How far have you gone with Jonathan_King's good advice.

 

[Boxerman]

about to burn disk now mate

 

[Boxerman]

I got no disks... so put it on MicroSD card and got my computer boot from it...

its doing nothing.. sitting on a black screen with blinking cursor...

 

[gregrocker]

So you were reinstalling the OS using Recovery partition when power was cut?

You need to trigger Recovery again by pressing the key(s) given for Recovery on the first bootup screen, or in your Manual. You can find your Manual on the Support Downloads website for your computer model.

You can also call or chat your Tech Support to find out how to run recovery again.

This is a good reason to make your Recovery Disks from that partition, and save a Win7 backup image externally so you can reimage your HD in 15 minutes.

If the Recov partition was not yet reinstalled when power was cut, you will need to order Recov disks from your Tech Support, or find a Win7 installer to clean reinstall (without the factory bloatware). We can help you unlock all versions in any Win7 installer.

 

[Boxerman]

Thanks, if you can point in the way to download full version of Windows 7 Home Ed. for packard bell i xtreme would be support!

only problem is the key! can i use the one on the side of the case? thats the same?

 

[gregrocker]

Yes you can use any Win7 installer for Home Premium, or unlock all versions in any other Win7 installer, to reinstall your OS sans bloatware. The key on the COA will work after a quick robocall to MS to sort out the exact key from the batch key on sticker.

Borrow a key or take a look at this link where MS is helping those who were not provided a DVD: Microsoft Fixes Windows 7 Student Edition Upgrade Problems - Windows 7 student edition - Gizmodo

To unlock all versions in any installer, extract files to desktop, remove ei.cfg file in Sources folder, recompile into ISO to burn All Versions DVD using this: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/32055-bootable-iso-create-installation-files.html

 

[Boxerman]

Can i use the upgrade link as a full install? a full fresh install?

 

[gregrocker]

Can i use the upgrade link as a full install? a full fresh install?

It is the key which determines whether Upgrade or Full version, OEM or retail.

In your case, the installer will work with your OEM key if you choose your licensed version, Home Premium.

 

[theog]

Can i use the upgrade link as a full install? a full fresh install?

Did you backup before you started your upgrade.

 

[Boxerman]

It wasnt a upgrade... i had Windows 7 home prem anyway.. and i wanna get back to that.. but not sure how...

 

[gregrocker]

In re-reading your OP it isn't clear that you ran a full Recovery which was interrupted.

Is this what happened?

If you think it was nearly finished, then we should try to boot the Repair console via US flash stick to see if there is an installation to Repair. We might be able to salvage it this way.

First, please reboot your computer and look for keys given to tap to trigger Recovery. See if you can run Recovery again from there. If not, tap F8 during bootup to see if Repair My Computer is given on that Advanced Boot Tools menu.

What is your exact computer model? You can look up how to trigger recovery from boot via Google, or from your manual.

 

[Boxerman]

Packard Bell iXtreme M series

and your right... it nearly finshed.. i went to look toe Repair my computer and it is not there... nor the recovery or anything

 

[gregrocker]

Do you have a flash stick to boot the Repair CD ISO?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

If you are downloading the install ISO then Repair is on there so you can try to repair current installation (if found) first.