Hard to see if I am willing to buy this when it won't install

AzMonguse

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install gets to 72% then gives an error saying the install failed 'click' OK and it closes the install. gateway laptop, 2.23.GH duo intell processor. 4GB ram Any ideas? right now system has Win7 64bit install, a clean install at this time.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway MS2252
    CPU
    Intell Duo 2.26GHz
    Motherboard
    unk
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nivida
Are you doing an upgrade install or a custom install?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
I am doing an upgrade aas the dvd will not boot for some reason - told the set up to keep current setting and programs and it starts out great and hits 76% then tells me the install failed no other info given. I am really up in the air about it, but do want to at least give it a fair test.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway MS2252
    CPU
    Intell Duo 2.26GHz
    Motherboard
    unk
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nivida
Hi there
Have you tried making a USB bootable image (instructions in the Forum) and then boot from that.

Incidentally I should download a tool such as GPARTED as well (Stand alone bootable Partition manager) - so you can correctly re-format the disks in case of an install failure. The W8 install process often creates a small 100MB partition (system partition) which needs to be set as ACTIVE otherwise system won't boot. Windows install should do this but I'd suggest the following :

1) create bootable USB install from your ISO.
2) download bootable version of GPARTED
3) re-format your HDD. (Boot GPARTED and follow the simple instructions the GUI is fine).
4) boot from the USB and install.

You'll need to get into the BIOS to set the machine to boot from the USB device -- BIOS usually enabled by EITHER Del/F2/F8 key --depends on your computer.

(During the install the computer will re-boot after it's copied the files to HDD -- usually that part takes around 5 - 10 mins --if that.

At this point before computer re-boots remove the install medium (USB or DVD) otherwise you can get totally hosed up.

Cheers
jimbo
 

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System One

  • OS
    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 X LG 40 inch TV
    Hard Drives
    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
    Internet Speed
    0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
Well I tried out your suggestion and it sort of worked it did format my hard drive the after it started installing to lt - told me a file was corrupt and failed - ended up with no O/S at all on my laptop - so after spending a big part of the weekend reloading Win7 and the stuff I really want on my laptop. I'm going to back it up to my new Flash drive and then re-download the .iso and try again - 1st backup I had made and put on my desktop disappeared.. adding to my stress.. anyway I'll try again and see what happens.

Hi there
Have you tried making a USB bootable image (instructions in the Forum) and then boot from that.

Incidentally I should download a tool such as GPARTED as well (Stand alone bootable Partition manager) - so you can correctly re-format the disks in case of an install failure. The W8 install process often creates a small 100MB partition (system partition) which needs to be set as ACTIVE otherwise system won't boot. Windows install should do this but I'd suggest the following :

1) create bootable USB install from your ISO.
2) download bootable version of GPARTED
3) re-format your HDD. (Boot GPARTED and follow the simple instructions the GUI is fine).
4) boot from the USB and install.

You'll need to get into the BIOS to set the machine to boot from the USB device -- BIOS usually enabled by EITHER Del/F2/F8 key --depends on your computer.

(During the install the computer will re-boot after it's copied the files to HDD -- usually that part takes around 5 - 10 mins --if that.

At this point before computer re-boots remove the install medium (USB or DVD) otherwise you can get totally hosed up.

Cheers
jimbo
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway MS2252
    CPU
    Intell Duo 2.26GHz
    Motherboard
    unk
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nivida
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