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    Problem installing windows 7 64 bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cloudbyday, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. cloudbyday

    cloudbyday Notebook Deity

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    I have windows 7 32 bit on my computer and I am trying to install windows 7 64 bit. I downloaded the Windows 7 64 bit RTM of that thread that is on here. I downloaded the .iso format. I copied the contents of the iso into the root of my external hard drive and deleted the ei.cfg. I went into disk management and made the Hard Drive active. I rebooted the computer and tried to install windows 7 64 bit, but it didn't work. I know how to boot from my usb Hard drive but how do I make the hard drive bootable.
     
    cloudbyday, Jan 31, 2010
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    did you make the usb hdd partition active using diskpart?
     
    goofball, Jan 31, 2010
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    I am not sure that you can make an external USB HD bootable and install windows from it. Read this article:
    http://computer-drives-storage.suite101.com/article.cfm/can_you_boot_from_external_hard_disk_drive.
    Now after saying that you may be able to make the external HD bootable and install windows 7 by using the USB tool from Microsoft which is the second download below and transfer the ISO image at the same time.

    I think the easiest way for you to install windows 7 is to follow the instructions in the thread where you downloaded the ISO (as follows):

    "After you finish downloading the ISO, download this and extract it: http://code.kliu.org/misc/win7utils/...al_utility.zip - This program automatically removes the ei.cfg file, allowing you to install any version (Home Premium, Ultimate, etc.) provided you have the right key.

    Run this program on the iso that you downloaded, and you should have a proper iso.

    Finally, burn the iso, boot it, and install (you can also put it onto a usb flash drive/hard drive using the microsoft tool to save a disc: http://www.gazup.com/DNtH6-windows7-...wnload-mirrors )

    The disc created with both methods will act just like a retail Windows 7 disc (can install any version (Ultimate, Pro, Home Premium etc.) but is limited to whichever bit-type (x86 or x64) you download)"
     
    deeastman, Jan 31, 2010
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    Yea, I tried that already. I was able to find someone with Windows Vista 64 bit disc and installed it. Then I was able to install Windows 7 64 bit from my hard drive.
     
    cloudbyday, Feb 1, 2010
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