simonhind Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 When installing Windows 7 from USB, i get this error"windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer's hardware"i have installed this on my laptop works 100% installshowever on a PC custom builti get the error shown abovedoes anyone know why this would happen and a fix for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVERICKS CHOICE Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 What utility are you using to make your USB install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonhind Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) What utility are you using to make your USB install?WiNToBooticbut as mentioned the install already works on my laptop i dont get the error message"windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer's hardware"however when i tried to install it on a computer with SATA i got the error, so i dont see the difference in what program i used. Edited March 16, 2014 by simonhind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 One is SATA (custom PC), the other (laptop) isn't?Could you supply us some hardware specifics of the laptop -and- the custom one, e.g. Make/Model/Motherboards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonhind Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) One is SATA (custom PC), the other (laptop) isn't?Could you supply us some hardware specifics of the laptop -and- the custom one, e.g. Make/Model/Motherboards?im not able to, but its weirdi can no longer do a USB Install on my laptop, its been working for weeks and now after first reboot "completing Setup" stage i get"windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer's hardware"when i tried the same but using a DVDROM using same files transferred from usb it worked fineHere is my laptop specChipset Northbridge Intel Havendale/ClarkdaleHost Bridge rev. 02 Southbridge Intel HM55MonitoringMainboard Model Aspire 5741Z (0x000003AF - 0xC08BED40)DMIDMI BIOS vendor Acer version V1.23 date 04/25/2011 ROM size 1536 KBDMI System Information manufacturer Acer product Aspire 5741Z version V1.23 SKU Calpella_CRB family Intel_Mobile DMI Baseboard vendor Acer model Aspire 5741Z revision V1.23DMI System Enclosure manufacturer Acerchassis type NotebookStorageDevice Path \\?\ide#diskhitachi_hts545032b9a300_________________pb3oc60f#5&29497647&0&0.0.0#{53f56307-b6bf-11d0-94f2-00a0c91efb8b}Type FixedName Hitachi HTS545032B9A300Capacity 298.1 GBSMART Support Yes Edited March 19, 2014 by simonhind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 "I'm not able to" - but you just DID give some details about (at least) the Laptop! The Hard Drive in it is a 320gb SATA-II. You are having a SATA problem.See if this helps any whatsoever.http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/28584-Windows-setup-could-not-configure-windows-to-run-on-this-computer-s-hardwareAnd the TOOL you used is here -http://www.wintobootic.com/It apparently worked the first time and not this time? Is it the SAME TOOL used the first time?Try another tool, like WinSetupFromUSB.http://www.winsetupfromusb.com/How-to is here -http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/120444-how-to-install-windows-from-usb-winsetupfromusb-with-gui/THIS tool is tried-and-true! And you get SUPPORT here! Now, about that "custom pc". why can't you give any info on that one? Unplug it and take the case cover off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonhind Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 "I'm not able to" - but you just DID give some details about (at least) the Laptop! The Hard Drive in it is a 320gb SATA-II. You are having a SATA problem.See if this helps any whatsoever.http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/28584-Windows-setup-could-not-configure-windows-to-run-on-this-computer-s-hardwareAnd the TOOL you used is here -http://www.wintobootic.com/It apparently worked the first time and not this time? Is it the SAME TOOL used the first time?Try another tool, like WinSetupFromUSB.http://www.winsetupfromusb.com/How-to is here -http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/120444-how-to-install-windows-from-usb-winsetupfromusb-with-gui/THIS tool is tried-and-true! And you get SUPPORT here! Now, about that "custom pc". why can't you give any info on that one? Unplug it and take the case cover off. "Custom PC" Well the only reason i cant give the info is becuase im not at the location ( custom PC is not at home ) its a PC buult by my father-in-lawwe only visit every other weekthe only changes i made wasDriver Integrationwhats the best tool for this i used WinToolKit located here http://www.wincert.net/forum/files/file/5-win-toolkit/is the best reliable tool for it, the only drivers i integrated was mass storage,Graphics B, AMDFilter fromhttp://driverpacks.net/driverpacks/latestwould this of caused the error or WinToolkit method of driver integration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) 1 - What is the SOURCE Windows 7 - is it RTM or SP1? (READ THAT LINK I GAVE!)2 - Is there a point to integrating AMDFilter to an All Intel-based Install (laptop)?http://driverpacks.net/driverpacks/windows/7/x64/amdfilter/11.103 - The tool you used to Integrate is fine - it's used by many members here.when i tried the same but using a DVDROM using same files transferred from usb it worked fineThis makes no sense - a CLEAN DVD or the "Integrated" DVD? Edited March 19, 2014 by submix8c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripredacus Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Is UEFI and/or Legacy (CSM) boot enabled on the system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (pfffttt - generic user guides - http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonhind Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 1 - What is the SOURCE Windows 7 - is it RTM or SP1? (READ THAT LINK I GAVE!)2 - Is there a point to integrating AMDFilter to an All Intel-based Install (laptop)?http://driverpacks.net/driverpacks/windows/7/x64/amdfilter/11.103 - The tool you used to Integrate is fine - it's used by many members here.when i tried the same but using a DVDROM using same files transferred from usb it worked fineThis makes no sense - a CLEAN DVD or the "Integrated" DVD?i ended up downloading downloading http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-24395.isoi have not integrated all hotfixes and security updates, i decided not to integrate driverpacks at the moment, just awaiting my 32Gb USB Flash Drive USB 3.0and will be getting a laptop which has VT support as my current processor does not support VT as i want to test builds on VMWARE workstation for x64 bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/windows-7-iso-x17-59465-vs-x17-24395/351e09ff-2cf8-4477-a43a-44f6c90c8ddchttp://www.tweakscene.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5564X17-24395 = x64 Ultimate SP1X17-59465 = x64 Ultimate SP1u (aka "Refresh") Either one will be fine as a "latest", but...BTW, all of these will not Activate without a real key. I assume you're aware of this since you said "test"?And you're clarity is still lacking, so have fun testing on "different hardware" (i.e. "problem NOT solved"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonhind Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/windows-7-iso-x17-59465-vs-x17-24395/351e09ff-2cf8-4477-a43a-44f6c90c8ddchttp://www.tweakscene.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5564X17-24395 = x64 Ultimate SP1X17-59465 = x64 Ultimate SP1u (aka "Refresh") Either one will be fine as a "latest", but...BTW, all of these will not Activate without a real key. I assume you're aware of this since you said "test"?And you're clarity is still lacking, so have fun testing on "different hardware" (i.e. "problem NOT solved"). yes the problem is solved the error occured due to the mass storage driverpacksand yes i am aware that a "legit" key is needed to activate windows, which is why i cant keep using my current laptop for virtualizations of x64 systemsi always use test media before i put it on a live system but in this case i had no choice i needed to use my laptop from fresh installim ordering a laptop with vt-x & vt-d support, my processor does not support either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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