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The thread discusses challenges installing Windows 7 build 7000, with the original poster experiencing installation hangs even after formatting the hard drive. A respondent advises that a clean install shouldn't typically require prior installation of 64-bit XP or Vista, suggesting hardware compatibility issues might be involved. The original poster confirms it’s their first attempt at 64-bit Windows, and after some trial and error with different motherboards and hardware configurations, concludes that hardware compatibility, particularly with specific motherboards and graphics cards, can be a significant factor in installation success. The overall sentiment emphasizes troubleshooting hardware compatibility to resolve installation issues.
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Steve Sanford

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I've burned three DVD's from two downloads; Install hangs at Windows 7 build 7000 bluesky/sunbeams screen! Formatted hd...Still hangs with no Region screen etc
Do I need to install 64bit drivers for mb with, say, Windows XP 64bit first, or what?
(P5GC-MX/1333 (integral grahics), E8400 core2 duo)

Any ideas welcome!!!
 

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Radenight
You shouldn't have to have XP 64 bit installed first no, or Vista 64 Bit first for that matter.. You should be able to do a clean install without issue.. Perhaps it's a piece of hardware that isn't agreeing with the install? Have you used a 64 bit OS before on your system?
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You shouldn't have to have XP 64 bit installed first no, or Vista 64 Bit first for that matter.. You should be able to do a clean install without issue.. Perhaps it's a piece of hardware that isn't agreeing with the install? Have you used a 64 bit OS before on your system?
 

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No-first time! Integral graphics..., everything else unplugged!

Yup-you got it!!!
Doesn't like Asus P5B/Radeon X1550, or previous, but does like Abit IP35(needs BIOS update for E8400)...

I thought it was just Linux that was dead piccy!!!

MORAL: TRY DIFFERENT HARDWARE IF YOU'VE GOT A FEW MBs!!!
Cheers!!!
 

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