Windows 7 Digital River Problem

[palehorse864]

I'm trying to install the digital river version from XP SP3. It gets part way through but quits with an unspecified error.

Also, I'm told on the digital river website to back everything up to an external hard drive. I've already backed up all the junk on C drive which I intend to do a custom clean install to, but have lots of files on D and E that aren't backed up.

When I finally do get this thing to install, it should only wipe C right? I had to reinstall XP once, couldn't back up D and E due to not having an external hard drive, so when I went into setup, I just told it to wipe C's partitions and install there. It installed XP and all my stuff was still there on D and E. Win7 won't do anything funny will it?

Edit: "Unspecified error" is the exact error I'm getting. I thought it might have been a bad download, so I downloaded again but nothing. I don't want to wait for my bit-disc to arrive in the mail to install.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing issues while trying to install the Digital River version from Windows XP SP3 and encountering an unspecified error during the installation process. Additionally, you are concerned about data loss during the installation process and want to ensure that only the C drive is affected. Here are some steps and clarifications to address your concerns: 1. Installation Error: - When encountering an unspecified error during the installation, it could be due to various reasons such as corrupt installation media, hardware issues, or compatibility problems. - To troubleshoot this issue: - Ensure that the installation media is not corrupt by verifying the integrity of the downloaded ISO file. - Check for any hardware issues that might be causing the installation to fail. - Try installing on a different system or using a different installation media to see if the issue persists. 2. Data Backup: - It's essential to back up all important data before performing any installation to avoid data loss. Since you have data on the D and E drives that are not backed up, it's crucial to ensure their safety. - If you are concerned about data loss during the installation, you can disconnect the D and E drives temporarily to prevent them from being affected during the installation process. 3. Installation Process and Data Loss: - During the installation of Windows 7, when you select the C drive for installation, Windows setup should only affect the partitions on the C drive. - In your previous experience with reinstalling XP, where only the C drive was wiped and reinstalled, the data on the D and E drives remained intact. Windows 7 should behave similarly if you select only the C drive for installation. 4. Waiting for Disc: - If you are waiting for a disc to arrive by mail for installation, you can continue troubleshooting the digital installation while waiting. Alternatively, you can create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 7 installation files to proceed with the installation without relying on a disc. By following these steps and precautions, you can ensure a smoother installation process and minimize the risk of data loss on your D and E drives during the Windows 7 installation. Feel free to provide more details or ask for further assistance if needed.