Unable to install any Windows version.
Unable to install any Windows version.
Hello, I gave my i7 920 to my brother today. His Windows setup isn’t working on my machine—just a blinking cursor appears. I attempted to reinstall Windows 10, but it only shows the Windows logo with no progress. Now I’m trying to install Windows 7, but it triggers a blue screen saying PAGE_FAULT_IN_UNPAGED_AREA. I’m unsure what to do next. I’ve also tried reinstalling Windows 7 again, but it only displays the 'starting windows' screen without the logo.
You're facing issues with a USB drive and Windows not allowing access to wipe it.
You can clear the drive from the Windows install menu during startup on a USB. Are you experiencing issues connecting to the USB or installing Windows afterward?
I’m struggling to reach the menu and have issues starting from USB.
Did you try Rufus? Make sure the .ISO file was generated properly. I've experienced problems where a bootable .ISO doesn't work. Also, I expect the BIOS/UEFI partition settings you choose in Rufus to be correct. Partition type: NTFS (or FAT32 if NTFS isn't compatible). Check the box that indicates it's bootable.
I used Rufus and Microsoft, suggesting the ISO could be faulty since the attached file shows the current behavior.
You can download a bootable .ISO file from the Microsoft site for Windows 10. Since you're using an older CPU and motherboard, the process might not work as expected. Try pairing it with the Rufus settings I previously suggested, but results aren't guaranteed.