Can't access DVD to install W8 over XP.

lostindigital

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HI Guys, I am trying to install the W8 DVD over the current XP OS, but in MyComputer, the DVD Drive isn't listed in the tree view. Device manager says it's installed properly and functioning well. My Q is this: how do I run the installation DVD from the DVD drive using the Command Prompt. On Windows Start-up I hit F12 to access the boot order, and when I arrowed down to the DVD drive and hit ENTER, Windows would just jump straight to the XP start-up process. It's like something won't let me access the DVD Drive. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers all.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
HI Ztroker, the DVD is a full Windows8 install, not an upgrade. I'd love to boot straight from the DVD Drive but I can't access it from MyComputer because it's not showing there.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Boot to BIOS Setup. Set the DVD drive as the first boot device then boot with the DVD in the drive, see if that start install. If not, does your computer have a one time boot option, usually F12 but may be a different key? If so, use that to boot the DVD.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Boot to BIOS Setup. Set the DVD drive as the first boot device then boot with the DVD in the drive, see if that start install.[DEL] If not, does your computer have a one time boot option, usually F12 but may be a different key? If so, use that to boot the DVD.[/DEL]

I see you already tried this. Does the DVD show up in BIOS Setup? If so, are you sure the DVD is good? Try booting it in another computer just to test it out.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
On Windows Start-up I hit F12 to access the boot order, and when I arrowed down to the DVD drive and hit ENTER, Windows would just jump straight to the XP start-up process.

Hi lostindigital,

If you are trying to upgrade from xp to windows 7, then I have no advice to offer you as ztrucker has already responded to that issue; however, if you are trying to do a clean install and your DVD drive is not recognizing a valid installation disc as bootable, I would check the following:

First, it would be nice to review your system specs because I'm guessing you have a fairly old rig. FYI, I also encountered a similar issue in my xp days (my rig would ignore my dvd boot disc and proceed to boot into win xp) and I found out this was ocurring because I had my CD player and DVD player daisey-chained together and only the CD player was being recognized as bootable. So, I simply swapped their position in the daisey-chain and then I could boot from my DVD player (instead of my CD player). Probably not your issue but I thought it might be worth mentioning.

I am quite sure other suggestions will follow so good luck if neither of our suggestions work (or do not apply to your situation).


Best regards,

my2cents
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Let me look at it again tonight as I'm not in front of it right now. F12 gave me the boot order but I wasn't able to select the DVD option. I then accessed the BIOS menu but wasn't able to see where I can select the DVD options. I'll read the motherboard booklet tonight to try and find an answer there. Many thanks though.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Thanks My2cents, that's very interesting. Appreciate that feedback. I'll post up the PC specs here tonight when I get home. Cheers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
On Windows Start-up I hit F12 to access the boot order, and when I arrowed down to the DVD drive and hit ENTER, Windows would just jump straight to the XP start-up process.

F12 gave me the boot order but I wasn't able to select the DVD option.

Hi again lostindigital,

It seems like your second response differs from your first where I (originally) thought you could select the DVD drive as a boot device so I'm not sure if my original response has any merit behind it right now. At this point, I'm not sure why it would be detected by your BIOS, appear as a boot option, and not work unless either the optical reader is dirty and/or the installation disc is defective (both of which have already been suggested by ztrucker). Anyway, check things out and update us as you can.

Just a few more questions:

Did your DVD drive ever appear in your OS?
If so, when did it stop working?
If not, is it new?

Also:

Is this a retail disc or an ISO you made yourself?
If self made, did you make it bootable?

One more thing:

Any chance you are getting a visual prompt to "press any key to continue booting" and you are missing that?

I'm just trying to give you as much food for thought as I can think of until your next response.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Hi, I just bought the Win8 DVD last week. I'll convert it to an ISO tonight and install it via a USB instead. I've just downloaded the tools I need so that seems a simple option. The PC is a little old and I am not sure if the DVD ever showed up on the OS. It's not actually my PC. It's one of my father's office PCs that we're attempting to upgrade.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
I'll convert it to an ISO tonight and install it via a USB instead.

Converting to a bootable usb drive is a viable option "only" if your old rig supports booting from a usb device. Keep that in mind and good luck. Also, be aware that not all old rigs can be upgraded to Windows 8 so I hope you did your homework in that area as well.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
This is really starting to anger me!! I've tried to create an ISO from the Win8 DVD using ImgBurn and Burning Studio 14, but when I run Microsoft's Windows 7 DVD download tool for reading the ISO file, it's telling me it's not a valid ISO file. Why is that????

So I go to MS' web site to download an ISO of Win8. Do you think I can find it? No. Do you think MS would have a simple button that says "Download"?? No.

Something that should be quite so simple is yet again proving to utterly BS.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Hi lostindigital,
What software are u going to use to do it via a usb? if ur doing it thru a usb you'll need to make it bootable.
i would recommend poweriso, ultraiso.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Update 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Inspiron 530S
    Motherboard
    64Bit X64 based Processor
    Memory
    4.5GB Ram
    Graphics Card(s)
    1GB - XFX ONE ATI Radeon HD 5450 - Plus Edition
    Sound Card
    Inbuilt
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1440*900
    Hard Drives
    1*Seagate 150gb + 1*Seagate 320gb
    Cooling
    3 x fans
    Keyboard
    Dell Analog
    Mouse
    Dell USB Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps, 100kbps Download Speed
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, Bitdefender, but Switched off
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