Windows 7 Windows 7 stalls at configuring installation

[Thomas Sluciak]

Hello all,

About a month ago I moved into a new house with some friends, and before I moved everything was running perfectly. When I was unpacking at the new place, Windows wouldn't start up, it just sat at the Starting Windows screen (where the four lights come in and make the Windows symbol). So I tried to repair, and then install 7 again. Whenever I tried it would just sit at the Configuring Installation step and not move on (I left it sit overnight).

Since then, I have tried to install to each of my 3 separate hard drives, and they all sit at the configuring installation step. I have removed all but 2 gigs of RAM (trying to install 64 bit), same thing. I've run system diagnostic tests, played with my BIOS settings, and even tried to install from two different W7 discs (one legit, one pirated (my buddy used it and it works fine for him)). I'm at a total loss as to how to fix this.

It's worth mentioning too that I was able to install Ubuntu without a problem, though after awhile I couldn't connect to the internet (the wireless signal was pretty weak the whole time but I could always find the network).

Any suggestions are much appreciated.

Edit: My computer is an HP pavilion d5000z. The motherboard is an m2N78-LA

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing a challenging issue with your Windows installation process after moving to a new house. Let's work through some troubleshooting steps to try and resolve this:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Hardware Compatibility:
   • Ensure that your hardware components are compatible with Windows 7. Sometimes, certain hardware configurations can cause installation issues.
   []BIOS Settings:
   • Check your BIOS settings to ensure they are correctly configured for Windows 7 installation. Make sure that the boot order is set to boot from the installation media.
   []Disconnect External Devices:
   • Disconnect all unnecessary external devices such as printers, scanners, external hard drives, etc., during the installation process.
   []Verify Installation Media:
   • Make sure that the Windows 7 installation media is not damaged. Clean the installation disc and try using a different installation USB if possible.
   []Memory (RAM) Test:
   • Run a memory test to ensure that your RAM is functioning correctly. Faulty RAM can cause installation issues.
   []Hard Drive Health Check:
   • Perform a check on your hard drives to ensure they are in good health. It's possible that there may be issues with the hard drives that are hindering the installation process.
   []Update Drivers:
   • If possible, try to update the drivers for your hardware components, especially for your motherboard.
2. Internet Connectivity Issue:
   • If you faced internet connectivity issues with Ubuntu, there might be a separate networking problem on the hardware level. Check for any hardware-related issues with your networking components.

     Additional Information Needed:​

     To provide more precise assistance, could you please provide:
     • The exact error message or any specific details you encounter during the Windows 7 installation process.
     • Any recent changes made to the hardware or software configuration before the issue started occurring.
     Once you provide this additional information, we can further tailor the troubleshooting steps to address the specific problems you are facing.