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The overlay install tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about performing a Windows 7 overlay installation, where a newer version of Windows is installed over an existing installation without formatting the drive. In one thread, a user attempts an overlay install from a Windows 7 Ultimate DVD onto a hard drive containing an expired beta of Windows 7, encountering a 'Cannot Boot From CD, Code 5' error. The solution discussed involves running the DVD setup from within an earlier Windows version, such as Vista, to bypass the boot issue. This tag is relevant for users seeking to upgrade or repair Windows installations using an overlay method.
  1. OldTimer

    Windows 7 Cannot Boot from CD, Code 5

    I'm sorry if this is a duplicate post, but honestly, I did Search for "Code 5" and found nothing. I have a HD on an eight year old desktop PC that had an early beta version of Win-7 on it. That old version has already expired. I wanted to boot up with my Windows 7 Ultimate DVD and just do an...
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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