windows 7 will not install on this computer

[slecks]

I bought a hp 2 yrs ago or so came with vista 64 bit. always had problems when windows 7 came out i put that on still problems did a clean install still problems finally bought a full version of 7 and a new wd hard drive. when i try to install 7 i get the big red x and the message" windows will not install on this computer" during final configuation

 

[Layback Bear]

Have you checked this site to see if your hardware will work with Windows 7.
Windows 7 Compatibility: Software Programs & Hardware Devices: Find Updates, Drivers, & Downloads

 

[zigzag3143]

I bought a hp 2 yrs ago or so came with vista 64 bit. always had problems when windows 7 came out i put that on still problems did a clean install still problems finally bought a full version of 7 and a new wd hard drive. when i try to install 7 i get the big red x and the message windows will not install on this computer during final configuation

Your computer will run win 7 are you trying to install win 7 32bit, or 64?

Are you booting from the dvd?

 

[slecks]

im installing 64 bit and booting from dvd because the hard drive is new

 

[slecks]

yes my computer is 7 compatible

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

yes my computer is 7 compatible

Hello slecks


If you can still boot the PC, will you please post a snip/screen-shot of the entire disk management drive map with a full description as to which drive/partition is which, so we can see what you have going on as there may be a fairly simple way to resolve the situation.

In the Windows start menu right click computer and click manage, in the left pane of the "Computer Management" window that opens click disk management and post a snip of that.

How to Upload and Post a Screenshot and File in Seven Forums


Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

 

[slecks]

Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computers har

can't get to a screen shot because of the message i get during final config. tech support told me to remove video card and all but one slot of ram and then try to load no help. I'm using the other hardrive right now.the hard drive i'm trying to load is a 1 t wd hd

 

[slecks]

The exact message i get is Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer hardware

 

[OldMX]

Flash to latest bios, that should fix it.

 

[karlsnooks]

Slecks,

To determine if a computer is Win 7 compatible:
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

To determine if a computer is 64 bit capable:
GRC | SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features |

 

[gregrocker]

Since you need a suggestion that doesn't require having an OS (hello?) try resetting the CMOS in BIOS setup: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

Set the SATA controller to AHCI first, then IDE mode if necessary.

Unplug all perhipherals and other HD;s.

You may need to initialize the new HD on another machine using Disk Mgmt. Try creating a smaller partition around 100gb for install.