my new computer won't install windows. It starts and then freezes. I have tried three different discs all original windows disks and diferent versions of windows. I have tried changing the memory and the dvd player and the ribbon and still no joy. I even changed the CPU to no avail. HELP!
windows won't install on new computer I built
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nbelote
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Oh, since you posted in Windows XP I am going to assume that it is what you are trying to install. I therefore have to ask the question, is your SATA set to AHCI mode in your BIOS settings? If so, please set it back to ATA/IDE/Legacy mode (whichever one your motherboard offers). Windows XP discs don't come with AHCI drivers unless its an OEM disc that came with a retail machine.
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Where does it freeze? Before or after you select your drive and partition or format it?
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Run memtest. You can get the downloadable ISO direct from Microsoft.com. First thing I do when building a PC. Many times the ram and board are not 100% compatible, or the default ram settings are not perfect.
Sata controller. Newer boards have newer controllers that an older windows disc will not have drivers for. See if the MOBO manufacturer has a sata driver. Many times you need to download it to a usb stick from another computer before you begin the install.
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Run memtest. You can get the downloadable ISO direct from Microsoft.com. First thing I do when building a PC. Many times the ram and board are not 100% compatible, or the default ram settings are not perfect.
Sata controller. Newer boards have newer controllers that an older windows disc will not have drivers for. See if the MOBO manufacturer has a sata driver. Many times you need to download it to a usb stick from another computer before you begin the install.
The motherboard is MSI G41-P33 Combo with 8GB of memory (not at home and can't remember memory type) a 250 GB WD SATA hard drive and I have tried 3 different DVD RW drives. I have no other hardware connected except as mentioned in original message
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