HELP!

stormbreaker · 19 Jul 2009 at 18:50

Downloaded both 32 and 64 bit versions of the Windows 7 RC. I have my dads old laptop, an IBM Thinkpad T30. However I think I must have accidentally installed the 64 bit version. The processor is not 64 bit compatible. I can't get to the sign in screen.

What should I do?

stormbreaker · 19 Jul 2009 at 19:02

It didn't let me install.

But now it just comes up with errors.

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 15:35

I have tried installing the 32 bit version, however I get the following error:

Windows could not start because of the following file is missing or corrupt.

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

You can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup CD-ROM.

Select "r" at the first screen to start repair.

Any ideas?

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 15:55

I have tried rebboting from the disc drive several times with the 32 bit version in. No change.

Any more ideas.

Thanks for everyone's help so far.

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 15:56

How do I format the C drive?

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:04

Is that within the bios?

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:08

OK.

I get the option to go into the bios, and then the screen goes blank before coming up with the error message.

I did not deliberately install the 64 bit.

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:14

F12 or F1 yes.

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:25

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:33

I can access the bios.

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 16:59

I change to DVD/CD drive but it doesn't say press any key to boot when the 32 bit CD is in.

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 17:07

I burnt it to DVD.

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 17:17

64 bit or 32 bit?

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 17:31

Just one ISO file.

stormbreaker · 23 Jul 2009 at 17:46

What is LMAO?