Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium won't install past "Starting Windows" screen

[Thestruin]

Hello, I just Built a computer, I've been trying to install 7 for a couple of days. It stops at the "Starting Windows" screen, I've tried everything I've read, the bios, different PSU.

 

[cmichael138]

It would help if you post your computer specs. Does the HD show up in the BIOS?
Is this a clean installor over the top of an existing OS?

 

[fastx21]

Does it stop or take forever to load?

If you're loading windows 7 ultimate 64-bit then it's to be expected. My install took over 1 hour to finish.

 

[fastx21]

Oh sorry you already said Home premium. But yeah should have similar hang problems.

 

[tauro91]

Yes, this is normal. Everyone has the same problems, well its not a problem =). Just wait and you will see. It takes long for all the otions to pop up. You should see the Windows 7 Desktop with anything on it, just your cursor. Just have to wait and hopefully you'll see what happens =)

 

[Thestruin]

clean install, Hard drive shows up,

MSI NF980-G65 Motherboard
AMD AM3 Athlon II Processor
G.SKILL Ripjaw DDR3-1600 4GB RAM
EVGA Geforce 9500 GT Video Card
Lite-On DVD r/rw
Western Digital 160 GB Hard Drive

Ive let the install sit all night and it never went farther than the "starting Windows" Screen. I shall try again, Thanks!

 

[cmichael138]

You could run the WD diagnostic software to insure that the HD is okay. Is this a retail version of Windows 7?

 

[shawnlove]

i had a simaler problem after it goes to restart take out the disc it will ask u to put it back in but that fixed my problem

 

[fastx21]

It could be your copy of windows.
When I said it takes longer to load I didn't mean over night. I waited maybe 5-10 minutes between different menu options.