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The forum thread discusses issues with installing Windows 8 on a Windows 7 system, where the original poster encounters the "Windows Installer has stopped working" error. Respondents suggest troubleshooting steps such as verifying the installation process, running system file checks, ensuring the Windows Installer service is set to automatic, and confirming hardware compatibility (32-bit vs. 64-bit). Overall, the thread offers practical advice to resolve installation problems, but the original poster did not follow up.
The forum thread discusses issues with installing Windows 8 on a Windows 7 system, where the original poster encounters the "Windows Installer has stopped working" error. Respondents suggest troubleshooting steps such as verifying the installation process, running system file checks, ensuring the Windows Installer service is set to automatic, and confirming hardware compatibility (32-bit vs. 64-bit). Overall, the thread offers practical advice to resolve installation problems, but the original poster did not follow up.
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You might go into a little more detail about how you are installing. Are you doing a download install over Windows 7 or do you have the Windows 8 DVD? The more info about the process and your system, the more likely someone might see a potential problem.
You might run a System File check on Windows 7 to make sure it is in good shape prior to running the upgrade. Open an Administrative command prompt and type sfc /scannow and let us know if it show anything that cannot be repaired.
You might run a System File check on Windows 7 to make sure it is in good shape prior to running the upgrade. Open an Administrative command prompt and type sfc /scannow and let us know if it show anything that cannot be repaired.
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As Saltgrass asks - Are you trying to install from Windows 7, or from an install DVD?
If the former, Have a look in the Windows 7 services (run Services.msc)
Scroll down and change the Windows installer to Automatic.
See if that works for you.
If the former, Have a look in the Windows 7 services (run Services.msc)
Scroll down and change the Windows installer to Automatic.
See if that works for you.
Robertwav1
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Also check what your installing. 32 bit software? 64 bit requires a 64 bit processor. You didn't state what type of PC your using.
