Started assembling a PC but couldn't set up the operating system.
Started assembling a PC but couldn't set up the operating system.
I don't understand why every time I attempt to run Windows 7 ultimate CD in the CD drive, it fails after progressing through "Starting Windows." It then displays two different messages. A blue screen or a failure to start appears. I've tried booting into safe mode with and without the command prompt, but it still shows "Windows failed to start." I've changed the IDE to ACHI in the BIOS and nothing has helped. I'm unsure what to do next.
The CD drive is likely operating in multiple modes. It might be functioning differently depending on the situation. I'm considering reformatting the partition and trying a USB stick again. The simplest option, unless you're using two computers, would be an ultimate boot CD. Please include details about your hardware, such as the CPU and motherboard model. For instance, my motherboard supports CD drives via SATA ports 5 and 6, and I can switch between modes there. Also, a Skylake system doesn't support USB 2, which is needed for Windows 7 installs from a USB stick (no EHCI).
get a win 7 iso file and save it onto a usb stick, then attempt to boot from that usb drive.
cdabc123
Download a Win 7 ISO and place it on a USB drive, then attempt to boot from it.
When the system starts via USB, it informs you it needs repair. It then launches into the logo screen and remains there until it freezes.
The CD drive is likely operating in multiple modes. It might be functioning differently depending on the situation. I'm considering reformatting the partition and trying a USB stick again. The simplest option, unless you're using two computers, would be an ultimate boot CD. Please include details about your hardware, such as the CPU and motherboard model. For instance, my motherboard supports CD drives via SATA ports 5 and 6, and I can switch between modes there. Also, a Skylake system doesn't support USB 2, which is needed for Windows 7 installs from a USB stick (no EHCI).
Pre118 :
cdabc123 :
download a win 7 iso and place it on a usb drive, then attempt to boot from the usb.
when starting via USB, it informs you it needs repair. It then launches into the Logo and remains there until it freezes.
if you manage to enter setup,
press shift f10
diskpart
listdisk
select your disk
clean
exit
exit
and restart from now.