"We couldn't install Windows 8"

Modnar

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Now been working at installation for over 48 hours, not non-stop and have tried installing the upgrade over Windows 7. All goes well until virtually the last moment when it bombs out and eventually comes up with the following message "We couldn't install Windows 8".
I have removed all USB attachments, I have cleared everything in MSCONFIG, I have disbled my firewall and anti- virus, I have run the Windows 8 Upgrade assistant and unistalled every item it suggested for review (41 in all).
Still get the "We couldn't install Windows 8" message.

Can ANYONE assist please.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64 bit SP1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    CCL OEM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon ii X3 450
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5530
Try running this MS tool
What is the System Update Readiness Tool?
this may help.

Try redownloading from the email link.

Your Windows Store email said:
If you need to download Windows, write down your new product key and enter it here.

Than make the ISO, & burn to DVD.


Try a upgrade install from the DVD:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2234-upgrade-install-windows-7-vista-windows-8-a.html
or
Try a clean install.
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation - Windows 7 Forums
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2299-clean-install-windows-8-a.html
 

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
I am upgrading from an Upgrade DVD.
The clean boot is not really an option as I have the Upgrade DVD and with to keep all my setiings and programs from Win 7. hence the purpose of the upgrade which the MS rep informed me in person would be quite simple!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64 bit SP1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    CCL OEM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon ii X3 450
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5530
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