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Topic: Windows 7 Install
Posted By: cubebucket
Subject: Windows 7 Install
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 7:18am
" rel="nofollow - Has anybody managed to install Windows 7?
I made a bootable setup drive with the provided tool, but before the bigibnibg of the installation I get a bsod that says something like "this bios is not completely AHCI compatible" ..... I'm tryin to get 7 working just to update it to 10 with my genuine retail key.

AB350 gaming mini itx, bios 4.50. No problems with windows 10 obviously.


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Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 7:30am
MS used to offer to DL 10 and install it with your 7 key.

https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/" rel="nofollow - https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/

Posted By: Prodif
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 12:27pm
cubebucket
AMD position :  https://support.amd.com/en-us/download/" rel="nofollow - https://support.amd.com/en-us/download/
Programmers of this vendor support Microsoft, but it is possible to install Windows 7 x64.

Supports Windows  7/10 for
                           7th-Gen AMD A-Series Processors
                           AMD Ryzen Desktop Processor
                           AMD X370 Chipset
                           AMD B350 Chipset
                           AMD A320 Chipset

              Windows 10 only for
                           AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processor
                           AMD Ryzen Desktop Processor with Radeon Vega Graphics (2200G/2400G)
                           AMD X399 Chipset


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ps. RedDragon, by AG

Posted By: cubebucket
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 6:54pm
Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

MS used to offer to DL 10 and install it with your 7 key.

https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/" rel="nofollow - https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/



Well, used to :) I don't think this is still possible.

I need a way to solve the 0x00000a5 error I get. I don't have the PC with me at the moment so I cannot check if in the bios there is "windows 7 compatibility" option, like I have in my MSI intel board.

Posted By: Gronar
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 9:46pm
Originally posted by cubebucket cubebucket wrote:

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

MS used to offer to DL 10 and install it with your 7 key.

https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/" rel="nofollow - https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/



Well, used to :) I don't think this is still possible.

I need a way to solve the 0x00000a5 error I get. I don't have the PC with me at the moment so I cannot check if in the bios there is "windows 7 compatibility" option, like I have in my MSI intel board.
It is still possible, a friend of mine just did it over the weekend.  Win 7 Ultimate key worked just fine.


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Posted By: cubebucket
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 9:49pm
Originally posted by Gronar Gronar wrote:

Originally posted by cubebucket cubebucket wrote:

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

MS used to offer to DL 10 and install it with your 7 key.

https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/" rel="nofollow - https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/



Well, used to :) I don't think this is still possible.

I need a way to solve the 0x00000a5 error I get. I don't have the PC with me at the moment so I cannot check if in the bios there is "windows 7 compatibility" option, like I have in my MSI intel board.

It is still possible, a friend of mine just did it over the weekend.? Win 7 Ultimate key worked just fine.


Wow awesome!!! Any hint on how to make it work? I'm gonna try tonight, so, your help would be greatly appreciated :)

Posted By: Gronar
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 9:52pm
Originally posted by cubebucket cubebucket wrote:

Originally posted by Gronar Gronar wrote:

Originally posted by cubebucket cubebucket wrote:

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

MS used to offer to DL 10 and install it with your 7 key.

https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/" rel="nofollow - https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/



Well, used to :) I don't think this is still possible.

I need a way to solve the 0x00000a5 error I get. I don't have the PC with me at the moment so I cannot check if in the bios there is "windows 7 compatibility" option, like I have in my MSI intel board.

It is still possible, a friend of mine just did it over the weekend.? Win 7 Ultimate key worked just fine.


Wow awesome!!! Any hint on how to make it work? I'm gonna try tonight, so, your help would be greatly appreciated :)
He just input the key when asked while doing a win 10 install off of USB.  Once the system was up and running and connected to the internet it activated without issue.


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X570 Taichi, Ryzen 5 5600X, Sabrent Rocket 4 1TB, Corsair Dominator Platinum 3200, Seasonic GX-1000, EVGA RTX 2080S XC Ultra

Posted By: MikeBE
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 10:17pm
I'm running Windows 7 on an X370 Taichi with the Ryzen 7 1700x. To do so was a major pain.

First, I created an ISO using ASRock's tool. Then I created a bootable DVD from that ISO.

From there:

  • I had to physically disconnect every other drive so that the only two drives were my DVD and the target drive where Windows 7 would be installed.
  • I used a USB-to-PS/2 mouse adapter that I had in one of my parts bins. I connected the mouse only. No keyboard.
  • I booted from the DVD and used the mouse and on-screen keyboard for the installation and to fill in all information.
  • With all other drives still disconnected, I then installed the various ASRock drivers and AMD video drivers. This allowed me to have everything recognized: USB ports, WiFi, audio, etc.
  • I connected my keyboard and rebooted and then began the massive installation of Windows 7 updates - probably about 300-400 in all, taking roughly six to eight hours.
  • I reconnected my other drives and rebooted.
  • Windows updates now apply correctly, and I really like my system running Windows 7 and not Windows 10.
I'm overclocking this PC, but Windows doesn't recognize it. Whatever.



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-Mike Elek
http://photographytoday.net

Posted By: MikeBE
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 10:46pm
By the way, I tried using a USB drive for the Windows 7 installation, but it wouldn't recognize my target drive as being valid. It would only work (for me) using a DVD installation.


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-Mike Elek
http://photographytoday.net

Posted By: cubebucket
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 10:50pm
Originally posted by MikeBE MikeBE wrote:

I'm running Windows 7 on an X370 Taichi with the Ryzen 7 1700x. To do so was a major pain.

First, I created an ISO using ASRock's tool. Then I created a bootable DVD from that ISO.

From there:

  • I had to physically disconnect every other drive so that the only two drives were my DVD and the target drive where Windows 7 would be installed.

  • I used a USB-to-PS/2 mouse adapter that I had in one of my parts bins. I connected the mouse only. No keyboard.
  • I booted from the DVD and used the mouse and on-screen keyboard for the installation and to fill in all information.
  • With all other drives still disconnected, I then installed the various ASRock drivers and AMD video drivers. This allowed me to have everything recognized: USB ports, WiFi, audio, etc.
  • I connected my keyboard and rebooted and then began the massive installation of Windows 7 updates - probably about 300-400 in all, taking roughly six to eight hours.
  • I reconnected my other drives and rebooted.
  • Windows updates now apply correctly, and I really like my system running Windows 7 and not Windows 10.
I'm overclocking this PC, but Windows doesn't recognize it. Whatever.




Well dude, we have no DVD reader in this mini itx build. So I guess we are ***** and forced to buy a new genuine windows 10 key instead of updating our genuine and legitimate windows 7. That's a real pity.

Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2018 at 3:16am
Originally posted by cubebucket cubebucket wrote:



Well dude, we have no DVD reader in this mini itx build. So I guess we are ***** and forced to buy a new genuine windows 10 key instead of updating our genuine and legitimate windows 7. That's a real pity.


Use rufus or the MS ISO Tool to create a bootable flash drive. Sheesh ...........

Posted By: cubebucket
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2018 at 3:19am
Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

Originally posted by cubebucket cubebucket wrote:



Well dude, we have no DVD reader in this mini itx build. So I guess we are ***** and forced to buy a new genuine windows 10 key instead of updating our genuine and legitimate windows 7. That's a real pity.


Use rufus or the MS ISO Tool to create a bootable flash drive. Sheesh ...........


I used the asrock tool.... With the key with integrated drivers I created with RUFUS there was something wrong.

Posted By: sanjoli0220
Date Posted: 28 May 2019 at 3:49pm
Hello, I have installed Windows 7 successfully. Earlier I was facing not have genuine windows 7 issue. Took help from this website online, it is on the top in Google search and offering right guidance. https://nosoundwindows10.com/how-to-resolve-windows-7-activation-issue/


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