Problems doing Fresh Windows 7 Install on M7790y

[BRSING]

This system was upgraded from Vista to Win7 and running fine until HDD failure.  New HDD was installed, but when trying to do a fresh install of Windows 7, I get the message: "Windows could not complete the installation.  To install Windows on this computer, restart the installation.".

I am able to successfully use the Vista restore disks to get an OS on the system, but it is so sloooooooow.

Any suggestions?

[AtBo · Accepted solution]

BRSING...

You might try the advice in the  answers here:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/windows-could-not-complet...

I recommend starting with the first page, reading the information there, and then moving to the last page and work backwards for ideas.  You may want to first try the idea about changing the BIOS setting from AHCI to SATA mode for the system hard drive.  This seems easy enough to try and then also undo.

This information may work for you, although I am not familiar with the source.  The video could be helpful:

https://www.howisolve.com/windows-could-not-complete-the-installation-solved/

Please post back the results.  I think the video is the way to go for this issue, and hopefully it will resolve the loop.  If you add a password, remember to write it down so you don't forget it...

[BRSING]

I could not find where to change the BIOS setting to SATA.
I tried the other items but continue to get the same error.

[BRSING]

In BIOS the SATA parameter was set to RAID, I changed to IDE and upon reboot I was given choice to do System repair or boot Windows. System repair could not be performed and it shut down. Restarted computer & started windows normally, but it appears to be in boot loop cycle.

[AtBo]

OK, the thread I posted is all about this loop.  Read over the options in the thread and look for a way to get to command prompt.  From there, you should be able to use either of the techniques in the video.

Keep us updated.

[BRSING]

Tried the directions again and had success!  Back on Windows7.

Thanks for the tip.

[AtBo]

YW.  Glad you were able to get Windows installed.