Urgent issue windows 7 install

ThatDuckSauce · 1 Dec 2018 at 20:30

Hi all. I recently upgraded my mobo ram and cpu. Since then I haven't been able to boot windows. It just goes into a loop. I can't even get it in safe mode. As a work around I was willing to install a fresh Windows. It gets to the first screen where you select region and keyboard style etc but I can't move mouse drop down or anything it just hangs on that screen. Tried multiple disks now. If I put a fresh hard drive in wiped could I expect it to install no problems or am I likely to expect the hanging to persist?

PiKe · 1 Dec 2018 at 20:35

It's not hanging, it's because there's no USB drivers for your board in Windows 7, you need to use a PS/2 keyboard and/or mouse.

Or you could install Windows 10 and use the key from your 7 install, if you've upgraded to 6th generation or higher intel, or Ryzen, you won't be able to get any windows updates anyway and it will constantly bug you about it being unsupported hardware.

ThatDuckSauce · 1 Dec 2018 at 20:44

So basically get either a ps/2 m&k set or adaptors to install windows? Guess it'll finally get me a fresh Windows so I don't loop XD

PiKe · 1 Dec 2018 at 20:46

I'd just bite the bullet and install 10.

ThatDuckSauce · 1 Dec 2018 at 22:39

Slight problem....the B450 doesn't have ps/2 connectors. What the hell can I do?

PiKe · 1 Dec 2018 at 22:45

You either need to slipstream the usb drivers into the Windows 7 iso or use 10.

ThatDuckSauce · 1 Dec 2018 at 22:49

Is there anything I could do like with qflash to download the drivers?

PiKe · 1 Dec 2018 at 23:37

ThatDuckSauce · 1 Dec 2018 at 23:40

What about putting my old hardware back in uninstall all the drivers and install the new drivers and then put the new hardware in?

alphaomega16 · 1 Dec 2018 at 23:48

Does the keyboard work?

If so the ol tab key should get you through the install.

I had trouble with the USB3 ports when trying to install windows, have you tried using the USB2 ports.

What Motherboard is it?

maj · 1 Dec 2018 at 23:50

You can get PS2 to USB adapters provided you have PS2 devices lying around. Can you navigate using keyboard? Tab to shift between the options and space to select.

You can also inject the chipset drivers into the iso using DISM. Plenty of guides online for how to do it.

ThatDuckSauce · 1 Dec 2018 at 23:56

I've got USB peripherals. It won't let me navigate around the installation screen

ThatDuckSauce · 1 Dec 2018 at 23:56

Same with USB2 it doesn't move around though the device is lit up

maj · 2 Dec 2018 at 00:01

If keyboard way doesn't work, and you're set on Windows 7, then you'll have to bundle the driver in with the install media. Does keyboard and mouse work in BIOS? Check the options in there to see if something needs enabled since it's a new mobo.

koolpc · 2 Dec 2018 at 00:02

Win 10. Or, this may be of some help?

https://www.anandtech.com/show/11182/how-to-get-ryzen-working-on-windows-7-x64

agw_01 · 2 Dec 2018 at 00:02

I had the same issue when I upgraded to a Ryzen 2600 and Strix X470 motherboard. I had no PS/2 keyboard so tried to slipstream USB3 drivers into the Windows 7 installation.

I couldn't get it to work but the board had a USB 2.0 header. This is apparently an emulated port so it also didn't work. I ended up (reluctantly) installing Windows 8.1.

ThatDuckSauce · 2 Dec 2018 at 00:09

Yes the mouse and keyboard work in bios. I'm guessing Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 it wont give me the grief what the Windows 7 launcher does?

koolpc · 2 Dec 2018 at 00:17

Its all about the drivers mate.

chrcoluk · 2 Dec 2018 at 00:20

windows 8 might work, so slipstream drivers or try win8.

I can understand the lack of wanting to use win10, I dont use it myself on my main pc or work laptop.

Slipstreaming isnt that hard.

Also I run win 8.1 (with updates) on a 8600k. It is possible on win7 also. Even tho microsoft dont support both OS for latest gen hardware.

Jamin280672 · 2 Dec 2018 at 07:02

I used the ASUS EZ Installer app to Install Windows 7 onto an MSI X470 motherboard, tried the MSI tool & Gigabyte tool, the ASUS one was the only one that worked, does all the hard work for you of slipping in the USB and nvme drivers, doesn't matter if you have an ASUS motherboard or not, all its doing is slipping in the USB3 drivers for you which is what you are missing and why you cant move your mouse or use your keyboard in the Windows 7 installer.

You can get the tool from here: https://www.asus.com/uk/supportonly/EZ Installer/HelpDesk_Download/

You will also need your Windows 7 installation media, a working PC or laptop and a USB stick 8gb or more.