Did you ever get this sorted out? I am having the same problem. Trying to install Windows 7 Home Premium 64 OEM from store bought disc on a brand new home built computer, new HDDs and everything. Freezes every time on the "starting windows" screen after completing the "loading files" screen.
Last night I was somehow able to boot in safe mode and froze on:
"LOADED: \windows\system32\DRIVERS\disk.sys"
Here's what I've got:
Monitor: Samsung T260HD 25.5in Rose/Black
[COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]LCD[/COLOR][/COLOR] w/ATSC
HDD: 2 x Seagate 1.5TB Serial ATA HD 7200/32MB/
[COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]SATA[/COLOR][/COLOR]-3G
Memory: Corsair Dominator 6144MB PC12800 DDR3 1600MHz (3x2)
DVD: LG 22X DVDRW SATA
Motherboard: ASUS P6TD Deluxe Intel X58 Socket LGA1366 MB
Power Supply: Corsair 950w 80 Plus Power Supply
GPU: Diamond Radeon 4850 (tried DVI and VGA cables)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium OEM
I've done lots of research and tried:
1. Using a PS2 keyboard/mouse
2. Disabling USB in
[COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]bios[/COLOR][/COLOR] 3. Disabling just about everything else in bios
4. Tried w/ 2MB, 4MB and 6MB ram
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!