SOLVED Win 7/64 Install help

[Hardass]

Trying to install, it goes through first portion and restarts. But it is like it did not install boot mngr because it will not continue.
I have tried ssd and hdd. Same thing on both. Formated both each attempt. No idea what the problem is. Ideas??

 

[Mandrake4565]

Do you have it connected to the correct sata port?

 

[Hardass]

Do you have it connected to the correct sata port?

Yes 0/1 even tried switching to other ports.

 

[Mandrake4565]

Tried a different cable?

 

[Mr.Scott]

You're only trying with one drive installed, right?

 

[Hardass]

Tried a different cable?

Yes

You're only trying with one drive installed, right?

That is correct. I am thinking a problem with the bios on mobo or something.

 

[Mr.Scott]

Are these new drives or used?
When I run into a problem like that I usually try to DBAN the drive and try the install again. I find that even a format will not wipe the drive well enough.
Make sure AHCI is set in the bios before you start.

 

[Hardass]

I just tried my Win 8.1 disc and it installed. Looks like a problem with my Win 7 disc.

 

[Mr.Scott]

Nice. At least it's an easy fix.

 

[Hardass]

I hate Win 8

 

[Mr.Scott]

I don't blame you there.
Just download another copy of W7. You can still use your original key.

 

[Hardass]

I don't blame you there.
Just download another copy of W7. You can still use your original key.

Already done and installing now. Thanks for replies.

 

[c627627]

I hate Win 8

You and more than 50% (the majority) of others.
But you didn't have to uninstall it. You could have turned it into Windows 7 while keeping all the benefits Hardass:
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/...l-in-Win-8-1?p=7758666&viewfull=1#post7758666

 

[Hardass]

I tried that, just did not feel the same for me.

 

[c627627]

Well after you disable charms as instructed, you can also select which start button and which start menu you want....

Since the is no UI difference any more - it becomes Windows 7 but with all the minor benefits of Windows 8. Can you post what specifically does Windows 7 do when it comes to how it feels that [Windows 8 + Classic Shell] does not?