Windows 7 Problem upgrading

[Glanis]

Hey so I've had a bit of a problem upgrading from 64bit vista to 64bit win 7, from the start the whole upgrade seemed sluggish, I downloaded the updates for the installation, and went through the whole thing, half way through comp went into safe mode and started to switch screens(I have 2 and swapped between the 2 not all the time but roughly every 5mins), neway I left it for awhile maybe 30mins to come back to a blank screen, I left it for an hour and a half and to no suprise was still blank, I figured I would restart it(bad idea), anyway now it goes to load win7 then comes up with some crap about finishing installation after it restarts, and yeh it just goes in a loop, am I screwed and just have to start fresh and lose everything

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're facing some issues with the upgrade from 64-bit Vista to 64-bit Windows 7. Based on the symptoms you described, it seems like the upgrade didn't complete successfully. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue without losing your data:

Steps to Troubleshoot the Upgrade Issue:​

1. Startup Repair:
   • Restart your computer and let it attempt to boot Windows 7 again.
   • If it fails, allow Windows to attempt Startup Repair. This could fix any issues causing the boot loop.
   []System Restore:
   • If you have a restore point from before the upgrade, you can try to use that to roll back to a stable state.
   []Boot into Safe Mode:
   • Try to boot into Safe Mode. If successful, you can check for any conflicting drivers or software causing the issue.
   []Check Disk for Errors:
   • Use the built-in Windows utility, CHKDSK, to check for any disk errors that might be causing the problem.
   []Recovery Options:
   • Use Windows 7 installation media to access recovery options such as System Restore or Command Prompt to fix any boot issues.
2. Backup Data:
   • If the above steps don't work and you need to start fresh, consider backing up your data using a live Linux USB or by taking out the hard drive and connecting it to another computer.

     Starting Fresh and Data Backup:​

     If all else fails, starting fresh might be necessary, but you can still save your data:
     • Data Backup: Take out the hard drive and connect it to another computer to back up your important files.
     • Fresh Installation: Perform a clean installation of Windows 7 after backing up your data.
     By following these steps, you can potentially resolve the upgrade issue without losing your data. If you need more specific guidance on any of these steps, feel free to ask!