Windows 7 installation issues

[Joe C]

Got a brand name and model number on this pc?

 

[edwardparkes]

For information here are the specs and make and model of the PC:

Acer Aspire XC-603 Desktop PC

- Intel Celeron Quad Core J1900
- 4GB RAM
- 500GB HDD
- DVD Writer

 

[Joe C]

Looks like this laptop did have Windows 8 on it, have you disabled secured boot? Go into your bios and select Legacy OS
Windows 7 won't install with Secure Boot turned on within the bios... (disable UEFI Secure Boot)

 

[edwardparkes]

Hello Joe,

This is a desktop, it came with just free DOS on it however ive tried to install windows 7 on it via USB and Disc, however it just blue screens, however when I use a bootable version of Windows 8 it installs fine. Finally in the BIOS i have tried secure boot on and off, also legacy devices are allowed and ive tried turning CSM on and off but still no luck.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers

 

[Joe C]

where did you get your version of Windows 7 from?
If it's not from a brick and mortar store or from Digital River, then there could be an issue with the os itself

 

[edwardparkes]

Just an online shop called ebuyer.com, rated so it is genuine, what gets me is the copy of Windows 8 im using is not genuine but actually works, really odd issue, I feel as though every option is exhausted.

Cheers

Regards

Eddy

 

[Joe C]

Try using the links from Digital River from here
Windows 7 w/o SP1 and SP1 Media Refresh - Direct Download Links
once you get the .iso file, burn it to a dvd disk using your favorite iso burning software

 

[edwardparkes]

Really odd now even that wont work.

Thank you