Windows 7 Setup Hangs At "Starting Windows" Window

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

So I'm trying to install Win7 from USB and for some reason it gets stuck at "Starting Windows" window.. I have tried 2 different ISOs, but it still doesn't go forward. It loads files normally in the beginning.. Any ideas what might be wrong?

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

where are you getting your iso from

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

Hey! I downloaded it from Microsoft's mirror: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/ or something like that

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

try using this tool to make your bootable usb

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/yumi-multiboot-usb-creator/

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

Well, I have used PowerISO and Rufus already for making bootable USB-s.. are you sure it makes a difference ?

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

its up to you

that tool has never failed for me

it also lets you add multiple iso for different operating systems,and tools,pre boot anti virus,,, etc

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

Hm, alright, I'll try it too then.. but do you have any ideas why it gets stuck there?

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

not really--if you tried 2 different isos chances are its not a corrupt download

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

Unfortunately it didn't help me.. still gets stuck there

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

try a different usb port--preferably one on the rear of the case thats a motherboard one--not an add in card

and might sound silly but are you using a corsair tx950 psu

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

wat.. that's a laptop that I'm trying to fix

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

lol,,,didnt see laptop any where

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

I tried all possible USB holes.. still gets stuck :/

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

only other thing i can think of--burn it to a dvd or try a different flash drive

doesnt the laptop have a recovery partition?

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

It should have one yes.. not sure how I can use it ?

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

what make is it

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

Not sure what you mean

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

what make of laptop

hp,,compaq,,asus etc

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

It's Samsung Notebook NP300E5G... I couldn't find other information.

mcnumpty23 · Nov 16, 2014

if you can get into windows

use Samsung Recovery Solution software

if you cant then turn it on and press f4 to get the recovery partition

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

Alright, I'll see what I can do, but I'd still be happy to get Windows 7 working.

JannuBl22t · Nov 16, 2014

Well, this laptop doesn't have any backups etc..
Also I'll try resetting everything.. maybe it helps me somehow.

mniasfreemag · Nov 16, 2014

Most likely your netbook has win 7 starter and the ISO you are using is a full WIN 7. They are incompatible with each other.

This link has useful info http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/i-am-looking-for-an-iso-of-windows-7-starter/058f7f00-16ab-4f22-8f66-602db259cb5b

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