Windows 10 will not install on my Windows 7 System

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by rewalston, Sep 14, 2015.

  1. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    #81 xinso, Sep 16, 2015
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    Yeah, HDD is slow. So I use one small SSD for main OS, and huge HDDs for data backup.

    In the past, Windows uses WIMBoot to save disk space. WIMBoot, together with VHD, is NOT able to be upgraded in-place.

    Now, with Windows 10, it uses System files compression.

    Q: How to apply Windows 10 image with compression parameter?
    A: dism /Apply-Image /Compact

    e.g.

    Code:
    dism /apply-image /imagefile:G:\sources\install.wim /index:1 /applydir:D:\ /Compact
    [Note]
    The dism must be of Windows 10 version. If not, then you can use the dism in Windows 10 ISO\sources folder.
     
  2. Underclocked

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    rewalston, I think when you finally succeed with this 10 install you are going to wonder why the hell you even bothered. :D
     
  3. rewalston

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    ok files on D: drive and bcdboot d:\windows ran
     
  4. xinso

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    #84 xinso, Sep 16, 2015
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    Good. Please reboot and see.
     
  5. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    ok be right back
     
  6. xinso

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    #86 xinso, Sep 16, 2015
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    I wish it start installing ...

    (You are online while the test PC is going on. Are you using another PC for browsing MDL?)
     
  7. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    No I'm not...booted to D error see picture
     

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  8. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    Oh... too bad. It seems the HDD driver!

    Then what are you gonna do? I have no idea now.
     
  9. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    I have no idea, guess I'll delete it and forget about Windows 10. Because I have NO clue
     
  10. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    It seems that the HDD driver is problematic.

    Would you like to try free 360?
     
  11. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    I have no clue what so ever, so I'll just delete it and forget about it. Thank you for your help anyways.
     
  12. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    Would you like to try free Windows from 360AV?

    It will check your PC.
     
  13. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    no idea what that is
     
  14. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    It is Anti-Virus from China that provides free Windows 10 Pro.

    I do not want you to use it. Just use it to test your PC. OK?

    You do not need to install it. I know how to bypass.
     
  15. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    AT this point I don't know what to do....:eek:
     
  16. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    I think I'll just pass on Windows 10 all together until I'm able to afford a new motherboard. Too frustrating
     
  17. xinso

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    Or would you install Windows 8.1 Pro on D drive, and try to upgrade there?

    1. Install Windows 8.1 Pro on D:\
    2. Activate with Daz loader or KMS
    3. Run Windows 10 Pro to upgrade

    OK?
     
  18. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    sure why not, what do I do
     
  19. rewalston

    rewalston MDL Junior Member

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    I'm allergic to windows 8.1 lol
     
  20. xinso

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    Why allergic? You want Windows 10, not Windows 8.1.

    1. Install Windows 8.1 Pro on D:\

    2. Activate with Daz loader or KMS
    3. Run Windows 10 Pro to upgrade

    OK? I will be with you until success or failure.