Installation failed for Windows 7 on the laptop.
Installation failed for Windows 7 on the laptop.
Laptop: The ASUS ROG GL553VE comes with Endless OS. Some folks have raised concerns about hardware issues or compatibility problems. I’m curious—how could the system be locked into Windows 10 when all drivers seem to work? It sounds like the motherboard only boots the bootloader for the OS you choose, which then loads everything else. Could it be related to how your hard drive is formatted? (I think it’s a Western Digital 1TB drive.) I’ve tried three different setups for Windows 7, but I can’t remember the exact errors. Searching online for weeks didn’t yield any clear solutions or explanations. Windows 10 worked perfectly. As for why I chose Windows 7 over 10, it doesn’t really matter now—people have advised me not to use it anyway. What should I do?
You might use Microsoft’s utility to generate a bootable USB from your current Windows setup: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download...x?id=56485
I’m checking the possible issues that might occur during installation and reviewing reasons you haven’t managed to set it up before.
It's unclear exactly what's happening. Drivers could be a factor, as Windows 10 includes more by default. If Windows can't find drivers for certain devices during setup, that might be the problem. Alternatively, a bug affecting specific devices might have been resolved in Windows 10. The disk format shouldn't be an issue since formatting to NTFS is part of the installation.
I couldn't use my trackpad during setup, which might be the reason. Besides keyboards and mice, there really isn't much else I can think of that would require it unless it's already included. After all, Windows was designed to work on every configuration, like Debian—when I tried installing on another PC, I had to make some adjustments, especially if it had an incompatible GPU.
It's not about forcing a specific operating system, but rather that certain advanced hardware lacks the necessary drivers for Windows 10. The newer processors and chipset designs can't support it.
You might have to adjust the Windows 7 installation file to include chipset and USB3.0 support. Installing directly from USB could require this modification. The main issue during installation is ensuring all necessary drivers are present for your system.
You can address the issue by checking your available ports and obtaining the correct drivers. Since you already have USB 3 ports, ensure you download the appropriate software for those devices. Installation steps may vary, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully or seek guidance if needed.
Current known setups at that time. As noted by others, technology unavailable during Windows 7’s peak may not function properly. Installing via USB 3.2 could fail since Windows 7 lacks drivers for the USB controller, preventing it from reading files from the stick to boot itself. ~edit: When Windows XP was active, I used nLite to alter the installer. A comparable tool exists for Windows 7, though I haven’t tried it myself: https://www.ntlite.com/