Windows 7 Aero Support

Sajdood

Sajdood

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I can't install windows 7 64 bit because I dont meet the requirement for the windows aero support? I meet every other requirement though.

My graphics card is the ati radeon 4850 1gb
Anyone know what I can do?

For some reaosn, the 32bit cd works even though im missing the windows aero support and meet all the requirements

I have windows xp 32bit just in case you need to know

Error message:
'This installation disc isn't compatible with your version of Windows. To upgrade, you need the correct installation disc. For more information, check your computer's system information. To install a new copy of windows, restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc, and then select Custom (advanced).
 
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Oops! Must have mis-read!

I would wipe XP off and then do a full install. No need to upgrade. And what CPU do you have? If it isnt 64-bit compatible then you will not be able to install 64-bit OS.
 
PhillyDee said:
Oops! Must have mis-read!

I would wipe XP off and then do a full install. No need to upgrade. And what CPU do you have? If it isnt 64-bit compatible then you will not be able to install 64-bit OS.
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Ah, how do I delete xp? :(

I've got a AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 245 2.90GHz
 
Remember to back up everything first. If you format the hard drive you lose all data.

Set the BIOS to boot from CD and pop in the W7 disc and follow the instructions - easy.
 
Sajdood said:
Why isnt it working though :(

32bit loads but 64bit doesnt :(
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the error message in your first post tells you what to do...
To install a new copy of windows, restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc, and then select Custom (advanced).
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you can't upgrade from a 32bit OS to a 64bit one. so you'll need to backup everything first and start afresh.

edit: oops. far too slow. :D
 
True_Scotsman said:
How far in the Windows 7 setup process does it get?
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Doesnt even start.

Okay, guys,how do I format my drive?

Also, when I try to boot frm cd at startup, it sayas 'press any key to boot..etc' but when i do, notihng happens, it just continues loading xp. I tried another keyboard and it's still not working
 
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backup EVERYTHING to another drive

boot from the dvd

format the drive when installing (click advanced when choosing the drive to install on), always best to start with a fresh drive for a fresh OS
 
bledd. said:
backup EVERYTHING to another drive

boot from the dvd

format the drive when installing (click advanced when choosing the drive to install on), always best to start with a fresh drive for a fresh OS
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I got everything I need saved to my usb stick.

Boot from cd isnt working
 
when you reboot, set the boot order in the BIOS to DVD drive first.


or

your motherboard might have a 'hit F8 (or F12) to choose boot device' menu, this will be on the first screen.

what motherboard do you have?
 
bledd. said:
when you reboot, set the boot order in the BIOS to DVD drive first.


or

your motherboard might have a 'hit F8 (or F12) to choose boot device' menu, this will be on the first screen.

what motherboard do you have?
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I havnt got a dvd drive, just bought this pc last wednesday, the titan nero from ocuk.

Also, my motherboard is a: Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P nForce 430 PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard

Titan Nero link: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-180-OK&tool=5
I've got that F12 choose boot device menu, but when it comes up, my keyboard doesn't let me choose anything :\
 
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