I managed to find a modified Windows 7 iso that I could use to boot on a skylake laptop (Gigabyte P57w v6). Problem was that Windows Loader couldn't activate it ("Unsupported Operating System"). Where could the problem be? Anyone had any success with this?
What windows 7 edition and how is the system partitioned (Bios/MBR or UEFI/GPT). When the correct usb3 drivers are integrated in the boot.wim (most skylake mobo manufacturers have a tool to do it) all win 7 editions can be installed. On Bios/MBR the loader will work, on UEFI/GPT it won't, you can try Windslic or a bios mod (inject slic table). Or install 7 Pro or Enterprise and use a KMS solution.
I just found Gigabyte's software for the usb3 drivers and am trying that now. I know that they can be installed but can they be activated with Windows Loader?
Mine would be Professional edition as my mate Enthousiast mentioned posts above. I guess it's easier to find.
Pro VL(Volume License) to be specific. User might not be aware that there are Retail and Volume License images of Pro.
I just assume the OP is worst case... ie.. UEFI/GPT which DAZ loader would not work and the ease of Enterprise over Pro.
I have honestly never tried activating VL via Windows Loader. Up until now I thought VL builds only work with kms activators... Good to know though.
It's really only the key inserted is a VLK what's the difference between retail and vl, the loader inserts the oem:slp key plus the appropriate certs
Try disable UEFI/GPT and use Lency setting.. It works for me, I had couple people use UEFI/GPT and I simple turn it off.. and works!
Hi all. Hoping someone can help me with a Windows 7 install. I'm a rookie so please bear with me. Just built a new PC with a i7-6700K chip on a Asus Z170-A. I understand these newer ASUS boards have the UEFI vs the old BIOS systems. I have a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate with DAZloader and a copy of Windows 7 Enterprise with KMS. I believe I can install the Windows 7 Enterprise with KMS with the normal install process. I also read that it was possible to install the Windows 7 Ultimate if I used a PS2 keyboard instead of a USB keyboard. Does anyone know if this will work? Would appreciate if someone could walk me through a clean install of the Windows 7 Ultimate with DAZloader on my newly built computer. I've read the other post mentioned above and I'm not sure what this SLIC modded bios is. Do I need to do something to my motherboard? Just looking for the easiest way to get the Windows 7 Ultimate on my new PC. Thanks!
Use Tito's bios mod, a much better alternative for installing 7, but I think you'll still need those USB drivers either way. (I should ask Tito for a bios mod for my Gigabyte Z170X board too)
Thanks again Joe C! I have a couple of more questions. @Tito If I flash my Asus Z170-a board with the modded bios you provided, is there any way of flashing back to the factory bios at a later date in case I ever want to get my motherboard back to its original state? Also, just reading the link provided by Joe C and had the following question. It says that I can install Windows 7 and the USB 3.0 driver using 3 methods. My question is, is it possible to install Windows 7 on my motherboard using method 1? I do have the Asus Support DVD that came with my board and I also have an external USB DVD drive (ODD that they mention). The Windows 7 image I have is already on a DVD with DAZ loader already on the image. If I insert my Support DVD into my internal SATA DVD drive and the Windows 7 DVD into my external USB DVD drive, can I complete the install? Do I need to disable UEFI and secured boot at some point during the install as Joe C mentioned? The instructions do not say anything about that. Thanks again for your help!