I created an bootable dvd from the d/l using this guide. Worked for me.
ANSWER TO : UPGRADING/CLEAN INSTALLING FROM A WINDOWS XP 32BIT SYSTEM TO WINDOWS 7 64BIT SYSTEM - DOES WORK, FACT, IF IT DOESN'T YOU DIDN'T DO EXACTLY WHAT I SAID.
1. Download the oscdimg.exe into your system32 folder (C:\Windows\System32)
You can download oscdimg.exe here: http://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...124-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l-oscdimg.zip
2. Cut and paste Win7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64, setup1.box, setup2.box into your C:\ - - just C:\! not my docs. (saves on complicated paths!)
3. Run the Win7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64.exe - let it run until it finishes with the error!
4. You will now have the expandedSetup folder in C:\ despite the error you received!
5. Now go into your start menu > Run > enter 'cmd' then hit return to load up the command prompt!
6. Now enter the following into the command prompt - and nothing but.. type what I put in bold ... exactly what I do, do not change anything at all!
cd C:\ - press enter! (don't type this)
oscdimg.exe –u2 –b"C:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" –h "C:\expandedSetup" C:\WIN7.ISO - press enter! (don't type this)
...your computer will now create an iso file called 'WIN7.iso' which when complete can be located in your C:\
7. Type Exit in your command prompt.
8. Download the ISO tool provided yesterday by Microsoft and install it (you may need to resart your system upon completion of the install - not a problem, just reboot and carry on) You can download the tool here: http://store.microsoft.com/Help/ISO-Tool
9. Launch the tool once you have rebooted and select DVD > Now browse for your file located; C:\WIN7.iso hit ok, insert your blank DVD and hit ok - get a coffee and wait for the burn to complete!
10. Reboot your system when you have your boot disc ready. Enter the BIOS and go into the CMOS settings... change your primary boot device to CD-ROM, your computer will reboot automatically upon you saving your new settings and load up the disc! YAY! It does take a little while, and when you reach the start up install splash you will have to wait about 5 minutes for it do anything, but it works!
Goodluck and I REALLY hope this helps at least some of you! I'm not sure if this will work for other versions of windows but this IS THE WAY THAT WORKS 100% FOR 32BIT XP USERS - FACT.
ANSWER TO : UPGRADING/CLEAN INSTALLING FROM A WINDOWS XP 32BIT SYSTEM TO WINDOWS 7 64BIT SYSTEM - DOES WORK, FACT, IF IT DOESN'T YOU DIDN'T DO EXACTLY WHAT I SAID.
1. Download the oscdimg.exe into your system32 folder (C:\Windows\System32)
You can download oscdimg.exe here: http://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...124-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l-oscdimg.zip
2. Cut and paste Win7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64, setup1.box, setup2.box into your C:\ - - just C:\! not my docs. (saves on complicated paths!)
3. Run the Win7-HP-Retail-en-us-x64.exe - let it run until it finishes with the error!
4. You will now have the expandedSetup folder in C:\ despite the error you received!
5. Now go into your start menu > Run > enter 'cmd' then hit return to load up the command prompt!
6. Now enter the following into the command prompt - and nothing but.. type what I put in bold ... exactly what I do, do not change anything at all!
cd C:\ - press enter! (don't type this)
oscdimg.exe –u2 –b"C:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com" –h "C:\expandedSetup" C:\WIN7.ISO - press enter! (don't type this)
...your computer will now create an iso file called 'WIN7.iso' which when complete can be located in your C:\
7. Type Exit in your command prompt.
8. Download the ISO tool provided yesterday by Microsoft and install it (you may need to resart your system upon completion of the install - not a problem, just reboot and carry on) You can download the tool here: http://store.microsoft.com/Help/ISO-Tool
9. Launch the tool once you have rebooted and select DVD > Now browse for your file located; C:\WIN7.iso hit ok, insert your blank DVD and hit ok - get a coffee and wait for the burn to complete!
10. Reboot your system when you have your boot disc ready. Enter the BIOS and go into the CMOS settings... change your primary boot device to CD-ROM, your computer will reboot automatically upon you saving your new settings and load up the disc! YAY! It does take a little while, and when you reach the start up install splash you will have to wait about 5 minutes for it do anything, but it works!
Goodluck and I REALLY hope this helps at least some of you! I'm not sure if this will work for other versions of windows but this IS THE WAY THAT WORKS 100% FOR 32BIT XP USERS - FACT.
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