Windows 7 Won't Boot from DVD to install

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This is intended as a dual boot, but this darn thing jsut wont boot from the DVD to install...

I looked for another with the same problem, but it seems like no one has gone as far as I have.

I have burned 2 different .iso's from different DL sources(1 was microsoft), tried changing to a .img, unpacked the .iso and burned individual files.

Yes, my boot priority is set to DVD 1st.

I tried my XP install disk and it boots to it just fine.

System specs:
CPU= Q9450 @3.6ghz
Mobo=Asus p5q-pro
RAM=4gigs OCZ DDR2 1066
HDD= WD 640GB w/ new partition
GPU= ATI HD 4850
Lite On DVD drive w/ Verbatim DVDs

Let me know if I left anything else out...

Thanks in advance, I have a feeling I'm overlooking something obvious, but I can't seem to see it.
 
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it gives you the error not a valid windows 32 application because you are trying to install the 64 bit version using a 32 bit operating system. Is your computer capable of running a 64 bit OS?
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Net, Lemme clarify.
You were having the exact same issues, so you made an iso file from the disc, and reburned it at 8X and it worked fine?
 
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Hi i've been having the exact same problems too. I'm currently running 32 bit XP wishing to install 64 bit Win 7. The iso i burned onto my dvd gives me nothing but a flashing cursor for a few moments before it switches to my second boot priority. Same problems with my USB, extracted iso onto that and tried booting but same errors. Same errors trying to complete the boot process.

I'm currently toying with a particular idea right now so if i have any success in that i'll let you know but i'm pretty much in the same boat right now.
 
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The fastest way to test whether an ISO is bootable is to load it into ImgBurn and see whether it registers Bootable.

Then select "Verify Disk" and insert DVD to see that the disk is bootable and verified against the ISO.

If not, reburn the DVD at 4x with Verify.
 
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