1. Installing Os X On Blank Hard Drive

I need help on this project I have going. I have a computer that I'm trying to fix. Had a ton of viruses so I tore out the hard drive and restored to default config via USB hard drive external set up I have. So I then copy over a Windows Vista to the blank hard drive and get to the 'INSTALL NOW' prompt it gives you but then It gets to a screen where is says drivers are missing. My recent hard drive just died and I'm getting a new one which the old one had windows 10 and I would like to put windows 10 on the new one. How would I go.

I just got a new computer, new hard drive and everything. I attempted to install Windows 7 (full version, NOT an upgrade) by putting the disc in, starting the computer, and booting from the BIOS. The monitor shows a bar that says that the Windows files are loading. Then it displays the little Windows logo.

And finally it comes to a blue-ish screen with a bird on it (which I have been told is the sign-on screen) with a cursor. Nothing else. I've tried pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE and running Safe Mode. Nothing works.I have heard that the solution might have something to do with putting certain drivers onto a flash drive. Is that true? If not, explain that too.Thanks!!

I just got a new computer, new hard drive and everything. I attempted to install Windows 7 (full version, NOT an upgrade) by putting the disc in, starting the computer, and booting from the BIOS. The monitor shows a bar that says that the Windows files are loading. Then it displays the little Windows logo. And finally it comes to a blue-ish screen with a bird on it (which I have been told is the sign-on screen) with a cursor. Nothing else.

I've tried pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE and running Safe Mode. Nothing works.I have heard that the solution might have something to do with putting certain drivers onto a flash drive. Is that true? If not, explain that too.Thanks!!Welcome to SevenForums,You might want to follow those tutorials.

I just got a new computer, new hard drive and everything. I attempted to install Windows 7 (full version, NOT an upgrade) by putting the disc in, starting the computer, and booting from the BIOS. The monitor shows a bar that says that the Windows files are loading. Then it displays the little Windows logo. And finally it comes to a blue-ish screen with a bird on it (which I have been told is the sign-on screen) with a cursor.

Nothing else. I've tried pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE and running Safe Mode. Nothing works.I have heard that the solution might have something to do with putting certain drivers onto a flash drive. Is that true? If not, explain that too.Thanks!!Welcome to SevenForums,You might want to follow those tutorials:-If you need to add drivers take a look at this tutorial. I just got a new computer, new hard drive and everything.

I attempted to install Windows 7 (full version, NOT an upgrade) by putting the disc in, starting the computer, and booting from the BIOS. The monitor shows a bar that says that the Windows files are loading. Then it displays the little Windows logo. And finally it comes to a blue-ish screen with a bird on it (which I have been told is the sign-on screen) with a cursor. Nothing else.

I've tried pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE and running Safe Mode. Nothing works.I have heard that the solution might have something to do with putting certain drivers onto a flash drive. Is that true?

Installing Os X On Blank Hard Drive

If not, explain that too.Thanks!!Physically remove the disk to which you are NOT installing Windows 7.Boot from the Win 7 DVD.When you get the very 1st screen requiring you to hit the enter key/make a selection or whatever, then use the SHIFT + F10 key combo to get to a command prompt.Once you are there, then follow the instructions for 'cleaning' a drive. This clean operation will take a long time. Go get a beer.After the clean is finished and you are back to the install as a consequence of the EXIT commands,then continue with the Win 7 install.Now be patient. Be very patient. Go get a short beer. When you come back the installation procedure will have advanced.

Welcome to SevenForums,You might want to follow those tutorials:-Thanks for the quick response, but you must have not thoroughly read my post. Both of the links you gave require that a certain screen pops up (Step 3 in your first link, Step 1 in your second) asking you to select a language.

My boot up never gets that far. So if you could go over the details I provided and offer me help that gets me to the appropriate screen, I would appreciate it. And yes, my computer surpasses all of the specs listed in the first link.As for the SATA link, same problem.

It's not that the setup's not finding my hard drive. It's that it's never reaching the 'setup' phase. Where did you get Win7?

Verify the DVD using ImgBurn by loading ISO, make sure it says 'Bootable' in text at left, then load DVD and Verify it against ISO. If necessary burn again using Imgburn at 4 x with Verify - it never fails.Does the new HD register in BIOS correctly? Make sure you have the latest BIOS version update, reset BOS to defaults, set SATA controller setting to AHCI first, then IDE if necessary.Next try removing all but 2gb of RAM for install, then swap RAM, test RAM using memtest86 for 5-6 passes.You might just need to wait longer as suggested. It has taken up to 30 minutes that I can remember. Similar help and support threadsThreadForumHi All,New to this so thougth I'd give it a shot.

The hard drive on my dad's laptop has failed, this has been confirmed by tech support.

Are you able to beg or borrow access to another Mac that has access to the internet & is new enough to use the App store?You can sign in to your App store account & download the appropriate installer (Mavericks or whatever you have in your account). Then you can make a USB bootable copy of the installer (there are many other guides around)If you can access a Mac but don't want to do the huge download you can use the recovery assistant to create a bootable recovery partition on a USB stick.When you boot your Mac it will download the OS for installation.Does the original HD still work?

It may be quicker to get a cheap 2.5inch case & boot from that just to get an OS downloaded & installed. It will mean you are not wasting cash & time on 10.6 that is only needed for one App store download.I'd consider a trip to an Apple store if you have one local, they may drop an installer or recovery partition onto a memory stick for you. Apple Footer.This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums. Apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site. All postings and use of the content on this site are subject to the.