Can't upgrade to Win 8 Pro -Hal_Initialization_Failed-

brhooma

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Hello,

I purchased a copy of Win 8 pro via the Upgrade advisory tool, and after downloading I chose "keep nothing" option,
the installation process reaches %100 and reboot, but then I get this error everytime "Hal_Initialization_Failed".
I restored my laptop to factory condition, then I uninstalled all the programs and drivers, but I got the same error in both times.


I'm using HP Envy 16 Ultrabook with windows 7 HP

PS. I was able to install it on a Virtual machine.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 HP
Check this post by BillWindows.

http://www.eightforums.com/installa...-changed-my-mind-want-clean-install-help.html

BillWindows said:
You should have an upgrade file on your desktop, click on that, it asks some questions and one of them is do you want to install later say yes, then another question do you want to create an ISO file just say yes, when it has created the ISO file, right click on it to burn it to a DVD.
Then boot from that to completely wipe your disk and reformat, make sure you have your key for when you start the installation. If you have a Windows Live account use that. Make sure you feel comfortable doing this and have anything you need backed up, this worked for me, I hope it works for you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
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