Windows 7 installation issues? Let me help you troubleshoot.

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101pate
Member

10-20-2017, 02:34 AM

Hello everyone, I've been struggling to set up Windows 7 on my current machine. I'm unsure why it's not working and want to try installing it despite the specs: Asus Prime A320-K with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G, GTX 1050Ti, 16GB DDR4 memory, and a 1TB SSD. I suspect the issue might be related to missing drivers on my motherboard. If that's the case, where can I find the appropriate ones? When I attempt to run an installer, I encounter the error code 0x000000A5, which indicates the BIOS isn't fully compatible. Thanks for your help!

101pate

10-20-2017, 02:34 AM #1

SLOgamingLP
Member

220

10-21-2017, 06:16 PM

Do you possess a UEFI BIOS? Turn off UEFI and revert to legacy mode, ensuring the legacy option ROMs are activated as well.

SLOgamingLP

10-21-2017, 06:16 PM #2

Do you possess a UEFI BIOS? Turn off UEFI and revert to legacy mode, ensuring the legacy option ROMs are activated as well.

LucasGaminng
Member

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10-23-2017, 12:52 PM

You're wondering why someone wants to set up Windows 7.

LucasGaminng

10-23-2017, 12:52 PM #3

You're wondering why someone wants to set up Windows 7.

Tropiko14
Member

201

10-23-2017, 09:41 PM

It seems unlikely to run Windows 7 on a Ryzen 3000 processor without altering the installation files.

Tropiko14

10-23-2017, 09:41 PM #4

It seems unlikely to run Windows 7 on a Ryzen 3000 processor without altering the installation files.

FirebombG2006
Junior Member

10-23-2017, 11:29 PM

But that's why? You'll face a tough ride with Windows until it's all set up. If not, it might happen during the installation process.

FirebombG2006

10-23-2017, 11:29 PM #5

But that's why? You'll face a tough ride with Windows until it's all set up. If not, it might happen during the installation process.

xDutchBoy
Junior Member

11-06-2017, 05:51 PM

I own a program for Windows 7 just because it brings back memories.

xDutchBoy

11-06-2017, 05:51 PM #6

I own a program for Windows 7 just because it brings back memories.

buckeree3
Member

11-06-2017, 09:04 PM

Grab the Intel Core 2 Quad and finish the job, it’s not worth the hassle of switching to new gear

buckeree3

11-06-2017, 09:04 PM #7

Grab the Intel Core 2 Quad and finish the job, it’s not worth the hassle of switching to new gear

icedragon0525
Member

142

11-11-2017, 01:21 AM

Typically, fresh releases claim support for Windows 10 and newer versions.

icedragon0525

11-11-2017, 01:21 AM #8

Typically, fresh releases claim support for Windows 10 and newer versions.