I have tried multiple times to install the 32 and 64 bit RC's to no avail. My system is:
GA-EP45-DS3R motherboard with the latest FC11c BIOS
320 GB SATA HDD
4 GB RAM
E7400 processor
Diamond 4670 Graphics
I have done the following:
(1) Removed all USB peripherals
(2) Switched SATA port and configured HDD in BIOS to use AHCI.
(3) Set BIOS to boot from DVD
(4) Copied Windows 7 to DVD using lowest available speed (4x), with Active@ ISO Burner.
All installation attempts thus far have been clean installs from the DVD. Have not tried upgrading from my licensed copy of Vista Ultimate SP1.
In point of fact, I am at my wit's end, and I am on the verge of concluding that, as always, Microsoft leaves me feeling ... well ... micro and soft. I've heard it's a great OS, but looks like I've already spent too much time on it. Seems like MS insists on wasting everyone's time with half-baked installers, no documentation, and the like. I know it's a Beta, but even so, ... I mean, it doesn't even install!!!
Any additional suggestions will be welcome. Guess I'm just a glutton for punishment.
GA-EP45-DS3R motherboard with the latest FC11c BIOS
320 GB SATA HDD
4 GB RAM
E7400 processor
Diamond 4670 Graphics
I have done the following:
(1) Removed all USB peripherals
(2) Switched SATA port and configured HDD in BIOS to use AHCI.
(3) Set BIOS to boot from DVD
(4) Copied Windows 7 to DVD using lowest available speed (4x), with Active@ ISO Burner.
All installation attempts thus far have been clean installs from the DVD. Have not tried upgrading from my licensed copy of Vista Ultimate SP1.
In point of fact, I am at my wit's end, and I am on the verge of concluding that, as always, Microsoft leaves me feeling ... well ... micro and soft. I've heard it's a great OS, but looks like I've already spent too much time on it. Seems like MS insists on wasting everyone's time with half-baked installers, no documentation, and the like. I know it's a Beta, but even so, ... I mean, it doesn't even install!!!
Any additional suggestions will be welcome. Guess I'm just a glutton for punishment.