Windows 7 installation question

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Fethz, Aug 23, 2020.

  1. Fethz

    Fethz MDL Novice

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    #1 Fethz, Aug 23, 2020
    Is it possible to install Windows 7 having an 8th generation processor, every time I try to install it, it just freezes on the logo screen but the laptop still works and I can turn it off and install any Linux distro or Windows 10, even 8.1 but sadly Lenovo drivers fail on purpose.
     
  2. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    #2 Enthousiast, Aug 23, 2020
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    When using something like wufuc it should work, simplix has such a cpu check fix too.
    Simplix Pack to update Live Win7 System/ Integrate hotfixes into Win7 distribution
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    MDL Win 7 Tool for SiMPLiX UpdatePack AiO ISO (with install.wim/esd) Creation

    ps, make sure csm or legacy bios boot is enabled when installing 7.
     
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  3. wkeller

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    #3 wkeller, Aug 23, 2020
    I have just done and tested solution that works on new CPUs even without CSM (Compatibility Support Module) or Legacy BIOS:

    Read this and this.
     
  4. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    #4 Enthousiast, Aug 23, 2020
    If CSM or Legacy Boot still is available why go that route?
     
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  5. wkeller

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    #5 wkeller, Aug 23, 2020
    If CSM is available, there is no benefit. Of course.