Recent content by darkwingduck

Trouble, Thanks for all your continued help! I think at this point, we can narrow it down to the disk. However, this is definitely genuine Microsoft material. My brother purchased this from his work, and it has Systems Student Media on it. Also, it has the reflective ring around the outside...

Ok. When running the autoplay installer...I get a different error. Basically the same thing, but it explains I need a clean install and to reboot my computer. I ensured my DVD driver is up to date. I've been googling around and so far havent come across very much answers. Any thoughts...

Trouble, Thanks for all the continued replies. The above link was helpful, but mostly for people who have been able to successfully install Windows 7 already. It didn't offer much for my particular problem of not being able to boot at all. Also, when attempting to boot from DVD by clicking...

So...I think I've got it narrowed down. I previously downloaded the Upgrade Advisor, and everything seems to be compatible. My DVD drive is currently working. So, I'm going with my initial gut feeling. The DVD my brother purchased was through his work, at a discounted price. It is genuine...

Actually....As soon as I hit my reply, my computer booted up my old version of Vista. I'm not sure...

Hello Trouble, Thanks for replying! My computer has currently been on the blinking cursor page for approximately 45 minutes. Any idea on how long it may possibly take?? Thanks

Hello All, I'm new here, so any help/information would be greatly appreciated! My brother bought me the 64bit version of Windows 7 Ultimate for Christmas to upgrade from my 32bit Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2. I understand I can't simply upgrade to the 64 bit and a clean install must...