Windows 7 & Windows Xp in Dual Boot on a Raid5
Hi to the list, hope in an help. I have installed Windows 7 64bit on a Raid5 made with 3 Hard Disk of 1 TB each, using as Maindoard the following: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 INTEL Z68/REV 1.3...
View ArticleNew Build Windows 7 install stopped by HD/MB issues
I built a new computer using the following parts: Mobo- Asus H61M-A/USB3 CPU- Intel i3 3210 HD- Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB RAM- 8gb Team Vulcan. So here is my issue, i can go through the Win7 install...
View ArticleSolved Will I be able to install mac software alongside my current Windows 7?
I haven't really had a whole lot of luck with dual boot configs in the past, but I'm just wondering if I'd be able to run mac using my current board GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 775 - GA-EP45-UD3L...
View ArticleSolved Is there a way to install/upgrade Win 7 from XP Without a DVD drive?
The title says it all. I suppose one could replace the CD drive with a DVD drive. Is there a way to do it with only a CD to boot from?
View ArticleHow can I know if license would be valid for re-install on same lapto?
I got the Windows professional OS pre-installed i.e along with my laptop. In the same way my brother got Windows Ultimate. My brother's is planning to do a clean install. Can he use the same key that...
View ArticleFUBAR: Only 1 Disk with 1 Partition to install, what to do?
Hi, I cleaned my Hard Drive (reformatted it) in preparation to install W-7 Pro from a DVD, but now there is only 1 disk with 1 Partition on which to install. I think I need another W-7 Disk that I can...
View ArticleInstallation fails - database error
I tried to install Instant Admin - a Filemaker based program - from location on a machine which requires password access. The install failed with the error "Invalid Database : the setup will end". I...
View ArticleGenuine Windows 7 product key no longer validated + C0000022 error
I hope to get help here as the answer seem impossible to find elsewhere on the net! I have (or had...) a validated and genuin OEM Windows 7 product key and everything has worked fine for several years....
View ArticleBootable USB with Windows 7 failed to boot while upgrading from Vista
Hi, I have a Lenovo machine with Windows Vista home basic version installed. I downloaded Windows 7 & made a bootable USB..After changing BIOS setting for boot, I tried to boot my machine through...
View ArticleCan't install W7 - Required CD/DVD Device driver missing!
Help please! I have a Vista Home premium Acer Travelmate 5720G laptop and am trying to update it to W7 Pro 32 bit with a fresh install using a Microsoft Volume Licensing DVD. The DVD is read, setup...
View ArticleUpgrading from Home Premium to Ultime without having to do clean insta
I am going to be starting college in August and when I start I believe that I will be able to get Windows 7 Ultimate for free and they are suppose to give me a product key to do it and I know Windows...
View ArticleSolved Changing Sata port for the Win-7 HDD glitchy issue
Good afternoon, I recently needed to reinstall Win -7 Pro x64. I unplugged all my other drives (5 all total) and installed Win-7 with the new HDD connected to the SATA0 port of my MB. Then post...
View ArticleHow to preserve partition when using UEFI for Windows 7 installation?
I have Asus UEFI motherboard with 2TB hard drive. By following tutorial on this forum I created UEFI bootable USB. In this tutorial...
View Articlewindows 7 boots into safe mode after clean install no matter what i do
I have clean installed windows 7 ultimate 64 several times on my HP Pavilion DV6, and no matter what it always boots into safe mode w/o networking. I have brought up the boot options, selected start...
View ArticleDisk Management Placement not holding
I Low Level Write 0's formatted my computer on Monday via Wester Digital Data Lifeguard for a fresh reinstall as my computer was slowing to a crawl. I have: 1 x 500GB Sata Windows main drive 1 x 1TB...
View ArticleHow can I change my computer and not lose use of my favorite software
There seems to be little option when replacing an old computer than to settle for Win8. However, for me this would entail replacement, at unacceptable cost, of much of my somewhat antiquated but...
View ArticleI have a problem
My father-in-law has a server computer at work that I tried to do a clean install a few weeks back. He wanted me to wipe the hard drives and clean it up and that's what I thought I did. but when I...
View ArticleRefurbished U47AAsus with bad W7 key:Buy recovery discs/new W7Premium?
I just got a nice refurbished Asus U47A Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium but alas the install is not genuine. Would my best bet be spend for Asus recovery discs and also need to buy Genuine Windows 7 to...
View ArticleCan't boot from internal drive, and C: seems to be empty
Hi everyone. This is my first post. I'm running W7 on a HP laptop, and my machine suddenly refused to boot. I got the error message about incorrect shut down, tried to boot it in safe mode and all...
View ArticleCraigslist PC - win 7 - but no install disk
Hi folks, Quick question: I'm looking to buy a used PC but it doesn't come with any OS disks. Should I steer clear? Thanks
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