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The tag 'loading devices' on WindowsForum.com covers issues where Windows freezes during the 'loading devices' phase of startup or installation. In the available content, a user reports that Windows 8 Developer Preview freezes at about 80% during the 'loading devices' step after the first restart, preventing installation on an HP Touchsmart 610-1120a. The problem occurs with both 32-bit and 64-bit editions, despite the same disc working on a laptop. Troubleshooting discussions focus on hardware compatibility, driver conflicts, or BIOS settings that may cause the system to hang while enumerating devices. This tag is relevant for users experiencing similar freezes during Windows setup or boot.
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Freezes Before First Load

    Hi. I'm trying to install the developer preview on a seperate partition on my HP Touchsmart 610-1120a. The image works just fine in virtual box but fails when I try to install to disk. What happens is that it installs all the files, does the first restart and goes to "loading devices". It...
    • djcasey
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    • 32-bit 64-bit boot issues computer name configuration developer preview freezes hp touchsmart installation installation disk loading devices partition system freeze troubleshooting virtualbox windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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