Windows 7 Installation Stops at Expanding Files

[DLopretta]

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alright, here is my issue. I have a Legit copy of W7, and all my hardware is new. The setup works fairly smoothely until the "Expanding Files" comes up. At which point, it doesn't proceed further than 0%, then after about 15 minutes, its pops up "required files missing." I have tried to remove a stick of ram, relocate ram, differant hard drive, everything disabled in the bios, over clock, under clock, manual set ram........ I even tried two other copies of windows 7, both 64 and 32. I can't figure it out. I need help!!!

 

[Jonathan_King]

Problem: Setup is stuck at X%​

What to try:
Disconnect all unnecessary hardware from the system. This includes hard drives, video cards, USB devices, and expansion cards. Remove all but one stick of RAM.

Use the VGA output on your card if possible.

These problems can also be caused by bad RAM. Run a memory diagnostic overnight, using Memest86 or something similar.

If nothing above works, you may have bad installation media. What condition is the disc in? Verify your copy of Windows came from a reputable source. Try burning a new DVD, using the slowest speed possible.

http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...on-installation-problems-their-solutions.html

 

[DLopretta]

Yea, thanks, but i tried all that

Yea, thanks again for the prompt reply. I actually opted to get the MOBO that does not have a built in video card, considering most are sub-par for hard core gaming. So yea, i even disabled all built in usb stuff devices, eSATA devices, SATA3, and Floppy drive. So yea, all that was running was my 2g memory stick (from 4 gigs) and my video card, and my keyboard, and my HDD. So that wasn't it. Like i said i am gonna get some diff memory tonight and try that. if that dont work, XP it is.

Metal Dan \m/

 

[Jonathan_King]

If you really want XP, go ahead and install it. Personally I am the type that hates to use an 9 year old OS, but to each his own.

Where did you get your install DVD?

 

[DLopretta]

My DVD

Yea, I tried my Legit copy of W7 Pro 64b, and then i tried by buddy's copies of W7 Pro 64 & 32bit. So its not the software. Oh i also tried buying a new DVD drive. Its an IDE style, so their pretty bullett proof.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Try a memory test. I know you are getting new RAM, but let's do this anyway.

Download a copy of Memtest86 and burn the ISO to a CD using Iso Recorder or another ISO burning program. Boot from the CD, and leave it running for at least 5 or 6 passes.

 

[DLopretta]

Ram Test Program

Okay, will try, I don't really have a good computer machine at home to do that, but i think my laptop can burn. I will give it a shot. Now my RAM packaging does say its specially fitted to work best with i5 and i7, but using the W7 diag program on the ram/memory, it seems to pass. I don't know if that matters. But i will give it a try. But lets keep spitting out other ideas, until this get fixed once and for ALL.

Thanks.

 

[Jonathan_King]

The Windows memory diagnostic is quite unreliable...

You can also use a USB drive to do the Memtest: Memory Diagnostics

 

[DLopretta]

How do i do that, do i just boot from the USB, is the MOBO have the capacity to do that? I have never done that before, i guess i would be a Boot USB Virgin. Ah HA

 

[Jonathan_King]

Sure, just insert the stick and then reboot. During the BIOS POST, press F11 or F12 to access the popup boot menu. Then manually select your drive.

 

[DLopretta]

Nice, so i can use another computer to get the file, and just save it, then send the file to the USB stick, and it will understand to boot from that file.

 

[Jonathan_King]

No, you'll need to follow the second part of these instructions: Memory Diagnostics

 

[theog]

Gigabyte 770ta-UD3, Corsair 1600 2G is not listed in the Memory Support list.

What BIOS Version is installed?

 

[DLopretta]

Wow, really, i didn't know that, so the Corsair is not a supported Memory stick. Yea, i don't know what BIOS i am using. How do you know the memory is not compatable, is there a website? How do i update the BIOS if i can't even get into an operating system

 

[theog]

Check your CPU & Ram here:

http://www.giga-byte.com/search/search.aspx?kw=770ta-UD3

 

[DLopretta]

Yea, i am not finding the link on which are and which are not supported, any further help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[theog]

http://www.giga-byte.com/search/search.aspx?kw=770ta-UD3

 

[DLopretta]

Yea, thats the thing, i see where is says "refer to the memory support list" but i can't find the support list. Maybe i am being a donkey or a blind bat?

 

[theog]

Here you go:

 

[DLopretta]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I found it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys