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Bug in Windows-7 boot code UPDATE: My HP dv6646us is now running Win-7 x64 just fine and is all up to date software-wise... HOWEVER, when I tried to put the two 2GB DRAM sticks back in, the exact same behavior occurred, in that the thing reboots very early on in the loading of the OS...

SOLVED! too much DRAM caused install failure After giving up on installing 7 on my HP Laptop, I remember scanning a few posts that mention a problem caused by too much DRAM. The laptop came with two 1GB sticks, which I replaced with two 2GB sticks when I installed the new HD. So, what the...

Turns out the DVD I used was a MSDN iso download... oh well, think I'll just install XP-64 and call it good until MS or HP get their act together. Thanks, -Mark

Details: HP Pavillion running Vista Home Premium, 32bit (all factory, have not made any H/W changes in 2 yrs owned) model: dv6646us CPU: AMD Turion TL-58, Dual Core 64 x2 4GB PC2-5300 DDR2 New Seagate Barracuda 320giger, 7200 rpm SATA (wanted to save existing HD 'just in case' !) ;) Bought...