Solved Windows 7 installation on an older desktop with xp pro s/p 3

Yes. Put the model and main issues in title. Say in post full specs and what you've done.

Do the Malwarebytes scan in Safe Mode if necessary, run SFC, establish a Clean Boot and replace any bloatware AV with recommended.

Reboot to tap ESC key to see if there are Diagnostics.
 
Will be in front of that system in about 3 hours...thanks.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 ...Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz8.00 GBAMD Radeon HD 6450
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inc. XPS 8300
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0Y2MRG
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 6450
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SA300/SA350 [Monitor] (21.7"vis)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) ST31500341AS ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device (4) Generic- SD/MMC USB Device (5) Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device
PSU
Dell 460W for i7 configuration
Case
mid-size tower
Keyboard
Dell Inc. standard keyboard
Mouse
Dell Inc. wired mouse
Internet Speed
Verizon FIOS
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Chrome
I would start a new thread for this PC.
It can get confusing and difficult to follow when multiple problems are worked on in one thread.
This thread is already long enough ;)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x6...AMD Athlon II x4 6206GB GSkill DDR2 800AMD 4670 GPU + AMD 4200 IGP
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
home built
OS
Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
CPU
AMD Athlon II x4 620
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H
Memory
6GB GSkill DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 4670 GPU + AMD 4200 IGP
Sound Card
on board Realtek ALC889A
Monitor(s) Displays
RCA 40" LCD TV, Insignia 32" LCD TV, HP 15" LCD monitor
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB,
Samsung F3 1TB (3),
Several others - WD, Seagate, Hitachi, ...
PSU
Corsair 500 W
Case
Rosewill mid tower
Cooling
CM 90mm rifle
Keyboard
Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, Dell USB wired
Mouse
Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, V7 USB wired
Internet Speed
Spectrum - 100Mbps D / 10Mbps U
Antivirus
Avast, MBAM3, EMET, WinPatrol
Browser
Pale Moon, Firefox, IE
Other Info
2 multi-boot PC's
Mainly HTPC/Office/Gen purpose (no gaming).
Trendnet USB KVM.
LG DVD burner/Blue Ray Player.
Tray system for removable SATA backup drives.

Not currently OCd, under-volted.
I use Hybrid sleep, rarely re-boot or shutdown.

Hauppauge HD-PVR, Avermedia PCIe TV Tuner, Hauppauge PCI TV Tuner.
Just started new thread in Win 7 General Discussion, "HP Desktop Acting Weird/Not Saving Files/CD/DVD Not Appearing as Drive"
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 ...Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz8.00 GBAMD Radeon HD 6450
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inc. XPS 8300
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0Y2MRG
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 6450
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SA300/SA350 [Monitor] (21.7"vis)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) ST31500341AS ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device (4) Generic- SD/MMC USB Device (5) Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device
PSU
Dell 460W for i7 configuration
Case
mid-size tower
Keyboard
Dell Inc. standard keyboard
Mouse
Dell Inc. wired mouse
Internet Speed
Verizon FIOS
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Chrome
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