Windows 7 Install "Hangs"

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briancragg

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Greetings!

I purchased a new computer two years ago. It came installed with Windows 7 and everything worked great!

I bought this computer for a specific project that required me to run Linux. So, after a "burn in" period of two weeks running Windows I installed Ubuntu with no issues.

I'm now trying to re-purpose this computer and install Windows 7 again. I have the original DVD that came with the computer, and it boots up fine, but when it gets to the screen that says "Starting Windows" and it just sits there. Forever.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Brian
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Linux Ubuntu 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7-6700 - 8 core
Motherboard
MSI Z170A
Memory
16 gig
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDA (can't remember the model number)
Hard Drives
approx 48 TB of internal and external storage, including a 24 TB RAID array.
Antivirus
none
Browser
Firefox
Welcome to the forum. Is the disk a Linux disk if you may need to delete all partitions so it's a blank drive
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
win 8 32 bit
Thanks for the "Welcome" and suggestion.

I should have mentioned that I've tried three different drives (including one brand new, straight out of the box). I tried removing all other drives also, so there was only the DVD drive and one HD and still get the same result.

That said, when I try booting from a Ubuntu DVD, I have no problems running an install.

I'm a little baffled :)

Brian
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Linux Ubuntu 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7-6700 - 8 core
Motherboard
MSI Z170A
Memory
16 gig
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDA (can't remember the model number)
Hard Drives
approx 48 TB of internal and external storage, including a 24 TB RAID array.
Antivirus
none
Browser
Firefox
If it's an old install DVD could it be corrupted you could try coping all files to USB or hd and see if you get errors on copy
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
win 8 32 bit
When you purchased the computer two years ago, who has installed Win 7 on it?

How did you get the Win 7 installation disk? Is it a Retail or OEM version?

I'm asking because to install win 7 on a SkyLake ( i7-6700+ Z170) you must add SATA and USB 3.x drivers to the installation disk or you wont have Mouse and / or mouse during the installation.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
Thanks for the info.


The computer came with Windows 7 Pro preinstalled. It also came with an original, unopened Windows 7 Pro install DVD.


The information you mentioned about adding SATA and USB 3 drivers makes sense. I am running an i7-6700kLast time I tried installing I had my mouse plugged into a USB3 port an it wouldn't work. Previous attempts it was plugged into a USB2 port.


How do I go about installing these drivers?


Thanks again for the help!


Brian
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway DX4831-50c
OS
Windows 7
CPU
DualCore Intel Core i3 530, 2933 MHz (22 x 133)
Motherboard
Foxconn H57M01
Memory
6 gig
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 5450 (Cedar)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888/1200 @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH - High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W
Hard Drives
WDC WD10EADS-22M2B0 (1 TB)
WDC WD5000AAVS-00ZTB0 (500 GB)

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
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