Cannot install windows.

[35g700]

Today I installed my new motherboard, CPU and RAM. When I go to install Windows 7 x64 the loading bar finishes but then it gets stuck on the windows flag. I don't know what to do.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Check your DVD. It may have a scratch on it. Otherwise, your memory may be failing you.

 

[35g700]

I'm pretty sure It's a hardware issue since I've tried Windows 7 x32, x64, XP, and ubuntu. I've downclocked the RAM but it hasn't helped. I don't know whats wrong.

 

[KSoD]

Take everything back to stock. If it still happens then it has to be your RAM or something else in which you will have to run MemTest to verify.

 

[35g700]

I reseated my CPU and I got passed the windows flag. I choose where I want to install windows and it says "copying files," it does that for about 5 seconds and then moves on to expand the files but it gets stuck because nothing got copied.

 

[S0ULphIRE]

Try plugging your hdd into a different port on the mobo, or changing the sata cable.

 

[Lexluethar]

Is this an original copy or a burnt copy of the OS? If it is burnt by you, try burning it at a slower speed.

Had a similar issue with my install and it was being burnt too fast so the files weren't imaged properly.

 

[35g700]

I've tried different hard drives and different SATA cables and their has been no change.

 

[KSoD]

It doesnt take long to copy the files but it does take a while to expand them. Your talking about 2-5GB worth of files to expand. Did you leave it on expanding to see if it goes any further? That step can take up to 30 minutes on some machines.

 

[35g700]

I did leave it on expand and nothing happened. I'm sure none of the files got copied because the copying step took about 5 seconds. I've tried different SATA configurations and cables and I can't figure out whats wrong.