[Solved] Windows 7 bootable usb installer freezes on "Starting windows" screen

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  1. infinite88

    infinite88 MDL Novice

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    #1 infinite88, May 2, 2017
    Hi Guys,

    Im trying to install Windows 7 on my laptop which originally was shipped with Windows 8. However, im experiencing some problem. Whenever i try to boot using the USB installer the "starting windows" screen freezes.

    I made the USB installer using Rufus (GPT for UEFI)

    Any suggestions?

    Edit: I've been a long time lurker in this place and this is my first post. This place has been very useful for me. So yeah.
     
  2. Jerry2017

    Jerry2017 MDL Junior Member

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    #2 Jerry2017, May 2, 2017
  3. infinite88

    infinite88 MDL Novice

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    #3 infinite88, May 2, 2017 (OP)
  4. Ocygord

    Ocygord MDL Senior Member

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    #4 Ocygord, May 2, 2017
    Disable Secure Boot and Set to Legacy or UEFI with CSM. Then use Rufus and set the image to MBR.
    Windows 7 does not support UEFI.
     
  5. infinite88

    infinite88 MDL Novice

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    #5 infinite88, May 2, 2017 (OP)
    Worked. Thanks!