Trouble installing Windows 7 on new build (w/ old HDD)

kissenger · 22 Dec 2011 at 16:17

So I just put together my new Sandybridge system and booted up. I get into UEFI BIOS just fine. However, I'm unsure as to how to install Windows 7 given that I'm using an old HDD that hasn't been formatted.

I've set the main boot device as the DVD drive the Windows 7 disc is in, but it just tries to load Vista from the HDD. How do I install Windows 7 in this situation?

My setup is:

Maximus IV Gene-Z
i5 2500k
S.Skill RipX 8Gb
GTX 570

kissenger · 22 Dec 2011 at 16:33

Thanks mate. Got it to boot in the end. It was just being a bit weird at first. Installing now. Fingers crossed this all goes okay. I've had miserable luck with my upgrades lately

kissenger · 22 Dec 2011 at 18:57

Okay, I'm up and running! Just installing all the necessary Windows updates. Weird thing I just noticed though: when I click on 'My computer' and look at the HDD it says there's only 40Gb free even though I formatted it when I installed Windows 7. Anyone got a clue why that's like that?

kissenger · 22 Dec 2011 at 19:13

MeatLoaf said:
How big a drive is itr as windows 7 will take about 15 - 20Gb

It's 500Gb.