Solved Windows 8 runs off VMWare but can't physically boot it

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Hi guy

I'm very confused I basically can't get windows 8 to boot past the blue window logo whether I boot straight off DVD or upgrade and reboot to complete installation. However I run and install and use it perfectly off VMWare allocating only 512mb ram from my total 1gb. Surely if it runs on virtual that means my hardware does support it so it's not a hardware problem that I can boot win 8??

What do you guys think
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
You cannot use virtualization software to test bare metal compatibility. Does your system meet the hardware requirements for Windows 8?
 

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  • OS
    Windows Server 2012 Standard w/Hyper-V
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ProBook 4430s
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-2310M
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
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    80GB Intel 320 SSD
    500GB Samsung Momentus
Hi guy

I'm very confused I basically can't get windows 8 to boot past the blue window logo whether I boot straight off DVD or upgrade and reboot to complete installation. However I run and install and use it perfectly off VMWare allocating only 512mb ram from my total 1gb. Surely if it runs on virtual that means my hardware does support it so it's not a hardware problem that I can boot win 8??

What do you guys think

I don't understand the problem exactly. It boots and installs, then how are you stuck at a logo? Is it the same pc?
I don't think we need to complicate things with something like bare-metal, this is VMware Player or Workstation right?

If you fixed the problem, ignore this post.

Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
Basically If I boot from win8 DVD I get stuck at the splash screen with the logo and the animation dots. If I upgrade, after the install and the first reboot takes place i get stuck at the splash screen Aswel.

However I can install win8 on a virtual machine using the same ISO with no trouble, this is using VMWare workstation and player. This makes me think there is no ISO related issues ie corrupted or incompletely downloaded/burnt.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7
Ok, so installing as a virtual machine is working, but the problem is a native install/boot. There is something wrong but don't know what.
The dvd-drive itself maybe?

You get stuck a the load screen. Does it happen even if you try to clean-install it?

I suggest you extract the ISO disk to a USB stick and boot with that. A Win8 Install from USB-2.0 is faster than the DVD usually.
Th ISO can be extracted with 7-Zip and works on a clean partition on USB. If you need to be sure it boots, you can use another tool, have a look here:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2227-create-bootable-usb-dvd-windows-8-iso.html

To use it insert the USB stick, reboot the pc, go to the boot menu (you probably need to look in the BIOS) and select the inserted USB fro the list. The procedure is the same as fro the DVD but faster. See if it works now.

Good luck installing.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
I will start the compatibility check first, just start it until it finish the compatibility , take note of problem it can found and fix it.

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Surely if it runs on virtual that means my hardware does support it so it's not a hardware problem that I can boot win 8??
What do you guys think


No not at all, the hypervisor create a new hardware and BIOS, this is why you can transfer WM from one PC to another one ( all true you have some other thing to make sure, but it's off topic)
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
Thank you for clarifying that for me

I have run the compatibility check and the only problems I have are

- not compatible with secure boot
- not compatible resolution for snap app

Please refer to my main topic titled "windows 8 hangs/freezes splash screen" that has all my problems and specs listed with a few others suffering the same problem! Thanks for the reply guys

I will now mark this topic as solved.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Have you tried booting from a USB stick? (see my previous post above).

The DVD drive itself can be the issue (or not) but you need to make sure with a different install medium.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
I am going to try with a USB stick tonight and see if it works!

I don't think it is an issue with my drive as I have clean installed windows 7 about 5 times from dvd in the past 3 days :|.

Please read my main thread too thanks for your replies
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I'm very confused I basically can't get windows 8 to boot past the blue window logo whether I boot straight off DVD or upgrade and reboot to complete installation. However I run and install and use it perfectly off VMWare allocating only 512mb ram from my total 1gb. Surely if it runs on virtual that means my hardware does support it so it's not a hardware problem that I can boot win 8??

Have you upgraded to your latest BIOS? What model of computer do you have?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
Hi thanks for your response

Yes I have got the latest bios update

I have the HP compaq Presario SR1719UK

I have another thread which has everything you need to know about my problem titled "Windows 8 Hangs/Freezes Splash Screen"
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
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