[monkey_trouble]

So I'm trying to install windows 7 on my back up computer but when it's close to completing I get an error saying "Windows could not prepare to boot into the next phase of installation. To install windows,restart the installation." I have restarted the computer a couple of times already. I still get the same message. Any help would be appreciated.

P.s. This is a clean install. The hard drive has no operating system.

[lilaznviper]

use another windows 7 setup dvd and see. maybe the disc is bad

[oldsnail]

do you have multiple operating systems on one drive? or an older/existing version of windows? maybe you want to format and start clean.

[monkey_trouble]

already formatted. the windows cd is clean and working as i have installed windows 7 on another computer that i have without any problems

[Razor Ramon HG]

Delete every single partition on your installation hard drive. Your hard drive should show up as unallocated space during setup.

Also, remove all external USB drives leaving only your mouse or keyboard plugged in.