Windows 7 Windows 7 installation problem

It seems like you've encountered quite a few challenges with your dual-boot setup and the boot loaders between Windows 7, Ubuntu, and XP. Let's break down the situation and see if we can provide some guidance to help you resolve the issue. Here's a summary of the steps you've taken and the issues you've faced: 1. Originally, you had Windows 7 alongside Ubuntu 11.04 in a dual-boot setup using the GRUB bootloader from Ubuntu. 2. However, you mistakenly formatted a partition related to the GRUB loader, leading to boot errors. 3. To fix the GRUB bootloader issue, you used commands in an Ubuntu live CD to repair the bootloader. 4. After fixing GRUB, Ubuntu booted fine, but Windows 7 did not, showing an error that you were unable to resolve. 5. Attempts to fix Windows 7 using the Windows 7 DVD failed, leading you to format both the Windows 7 and Ubuntu partitions. 6. Booting from the Windows 7 DVD resulted in the screen you shared with no mouse or keyboard response. 7. You then successfully installed XP and Ubuntu, but encountered issues when trying to install Windows 7 virtually from XP. 8. The installation of Windows 7 from XP resulted in an error upon restart. 9. Currently, you can boot into XP and Ubuntu but encounter issues when trying to boot from any Windows 7 DVD. Given this scenario, here are some steps you can consider: 1. Boot Repair for Windows 7: If you still have access to Ubuntu, you can try using a tool like "boot-repair" specifically designed for repairing Windows boot issues. This might help in fixing the Windows 7 boot problem. 2. Check BIOS Settings: Ensure that the boot order in your BIOS is correctly configured to prioritize the device you want to boot from, such as the DVD drive. 3. Recreate Windows Installation Media: Create a new Windows 7 installation DVD or USB using a different ISO file or a known good one, in case the issue lies with the installation media. 4. Check Hardware Compatibility: Verify that your hardware is compatible with Windows 7. Certain newer hardware may not be fully supported by Windows 7, leading to installation issues. 5. Consider Virtualization: If you have a working system with XP and Ubuntu, you could try running Windows 7 in a virtual machine within XP using software like VirtualBox or VMware. By following these steps, you may be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issues you are facing with booting Windows 7 from your installation DVD. Let me know if you need more specific guidance on any of these steps!