Windows 7 64bit Install Problems!

funinacup · 16 Apr 2013 at 10:41

Hi guys, just bought a new system from OCUK and put it together myself.

I can install XP 32bit fine, tried a "modded" version of XP 64 bit and it worked for a day then crashed, so I ditched that. I want a 64bit OS to allow me to see all 8GB of RAM as I'm only seeing 2.5gb on XP 32bit. Whenever I install Win7 64, the installation completes, restarts the pc then gives a 1sec flash of the BSOD and then just loops over and over again.

Google says it may be a bios version issue, but I'm not sure where to go from here as my mobo is on the latest bios already.

I'm running the system on XP 32 bit at the moment, but it's not quite right, getting errors here and there and certain things wont run (like IE for instance). It's all doing my head in!

Thanks in advance!

the items I purchased are

AMD A8-5500 3.20GHz Quad core,
Asrock FM2A55M-DGS DDR3 Motherboard,
Patriot Viper 3 8GB 1600MHz,
Stock AMD CPU Cooler
(As a bundle)

Toshiba 1tb HDD
Basic case including 500w psu

Got my old HDD connected in there too for additional storage.

5960xNvidiaGamer · 16 Apr 2013 at 10:51

Try a fresh reinstall again.

funinacup · 16 Apr 2013 at 10:53

Thanks but I should have mentioned that I've tried numerous times already.

5960xNvidiaGamer · 16 Apr 2013 at 11:07

Try another installation disk

marc2003 · 16 Apr 2013 at 11:13

I'm running the system on XP 32 bit at the moment, but it's not quite right, getting errors here and there and certain things wont run (like IE for instance). It's all doing my head in!

if you're having issues in XP as well then it's not a problem with windows 7, is it? :confused:

looks like you have a hardware fault. i'd download memtest to test your ram and also give your hard drives a check using tools from whichever manufacturer made them.

funinacup · 16 Apr 2013 at 12:57

marc2003 said:
if you're having issues in XP as well then it's not a problem with windows 7, is it?

looks like you have a hardware fault. i'd download memtest to test your ram and also give your hard drives a check using tools from whichever manufacturer made them.

The biggest problem is with the Windows 7 installation. At least XP runs!

marc2003 · 16 Apr 2013 at 13:03

funinacup said:
The biggest problem is with the Windows 7 installation. At least XP runs!

*sigh* you have very serious issues not isolated to one OS but you're going to ignore it? good luck then....

funinacup · 17 Apr 2013 at 17:42

marc2003 said:
*sigh* you have very serious issues not isolated to one OS but you're going to ignore it? good luck then....

Err..what? Who said I am ignoring it? Just stating a fact that I can use one OS (its not perfect) but the other is unusable. If I can get a 64 bit version running error free and at optimum performance then that's my main goal - not ignoring issues on the way there.

I've not had a chance to do the Memory test, but going to do it now and see if it flags anything up.

funinacup · 17 Apr 2013 at 23:41

I just tried installing Windows 7 64 Bit on my old HDD and got the same issue. Managed to get a picture of the BSOD -

Any help is MUCH appreciated

Orcvader · 18 Apr 2013 at 00:44

Have you done the memtest yet? http://www.memtest.org/

Maybe also try a different Win 7 64 bit disk?

yashiro · 18 Apr 2013 at 02:25

http://aumha.org/a/stop.php

0x0000007B: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE

Windows lost access to the system partition or boot volume during the startup process. Typical causes: Installing incorrect device drivers when installing or upgrading storage adapter hardware, or a virus.

You probably need to check your bios settings and make sure RAID is disabled and it's just set to AHCI. Additionally during setup you may need to load the latest SATA driver manually to avoid this error.

Or simply install in IDE mode and research how to switch to AHCI afterwards.

bignev72 · 18 Apr 2013 at 08:16

I call Memory or Motherboard issue. Definite Hardware issue.

So what issues are you experiencing in 32 Bit Windows?

funinacup · 18 Apr 2013 at 11:26

Thanks for replies.

I ran two passes with Memtest and it didn't show any errors.

I removed the RAM modules separately and switched them etc, no change.

32 bit XP seems to have settled down. IE wouldn't open at all, I get a DirectX error when trying to open a game that usually works (all latest stuff installed)

RAID is disabled in the BIOS, and have tried to install Win7 with it both set to IDE and AHCI on separate occasions, seems to make no difference as it gets to the same point and then BSOD's.

Could it be a BIOS version problem? I'm on the latest one for motherboard (from the install cd)

anjs · 18 Apr 2013 at 12:52

Try looking on line for a newer one.

funinacup · 18 Apr 2013 at 13:16

Just installed a BIOS update that was released on Monday. Currently backing up my old drive then I'll format it and try a fresh install.

funinacup · 18 Apr 2013 at 15:05

Same thing is happening after the BIOS update and fresh format of the drive.

I'm stumped!

Leighs · 19 Apr 2013 at 13:51

Have had boot problems before too in the past caused by a bad sata cable. You could try changing cable and use a different port as well. Worth a try.

AtreuS · 20 Apr 2013 at 12:10

Duff hard drive? have you run diagnostics on it from a boot cd?

Swordfish · 20 Apr 2013 at 12:15

funinacup said:
Got my old HDD connected in there too for additional storage.

Have you tried disconnecting the old drive. Always,always disconnect existing drives when doing installs as it can sometimes caus problems when booting the the OS. I think your BIOS is trying to boot from your old drive.

funinacup · 20 Apr 2013 at 21:09

I have been disconnecting whichever drive is not in use during the install, and the problem has been happening with both drives so ruling out duff drives (as they run xp). Sara cables, maybe, but I have swapped them about a couple of times. Worth another shot though.