Re: NO Hurry, here...Can't get W7 to finish installation.
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:11 pm
Been down the Windows installation route many times and usually no problem. I am just wonderin if you have the correct disk for your system. If I read your first post correctly. It sounds like your rescue disk is trying to cure problems for a version of Windows different to what you are trying to install and setting something on the hard disk for 32-bit access - just a guess. Have you tried preparing the disk partitions using GParted or the Disk Utility from the System/Administration menu.
Often the Supergrub boot disc can cure problems like this. It might be worth getting hold of one if you can.
Here's a thought... try swapping your video connection off the add-in graphics card for the on-board. Is this possible? Do you have an add-in card? You may have to set the BIOS option for graphics to choose the on-board first.
If this gets your Windows installed you'll know that you need to install your NVidia drivers next.
Hope your situation improves soon. I have been there and it's not nice. Good luck.
Often the Supergrub boot disc can cure problems like this. It might be worth getting hold of one if you can.
Here's a thought... try swapping your video connection off the add-in graphics card for the on-board. Is this possible? Do you have an add-in card? You may have to set the BIOS option for graphics to choose the on-board first.
If this gets your Windows installed you'll know that you need to install your NVidia drivers next.
Hope your situation improves soon. I have been there and it's not nice. Good luck.