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Identifying Common Installation Problems
As most of you are aware, installations seldom go off without a hitch.
Some of the possible installation errors that you might encounter are
listed in Table 1.4.
Table 1.4: Troubleshooting Common Installation Problems
Error Explanation/Possible Solutions
Media Errors Media errors are caused by defective or damaged DVDs. To
check the disc, put it into another computer and see if you
can read it. Also check your disc for scratches or dirt—it
might just need to be cleaned.
Insufficient Disk Space Windows 7 needs at least 16 GB of free space for the instal-
lation program to run properly. If the Setup program cannot
verify that this space exists, the program will not let you
continue.
Not Enough Memory Make sure that your computer has the minimum amount of
memory required by Windows 7 (1 GB). Having insufficient
memory might cause the installation to fail or blue-screen
errors to occur after installation.
Not Enough Processing
Power
Make sure that your computer has the minimum processing
power required by Windows 7 (1 GHz). Having insufficient
processing power might cause the installation to fail or blue-
screen errors to occur after installation.
Hardware That Is Not on
the HCL
If your hardware is not listed on the HCL, Windows 7 might
not recognize the hardware or the device might not work
properly.
Hardware with No Driver
Support
Windows 7 will not recognize hardware without driver
support.
Hardware That Is Not
Configured Properly
If your hardware is Plug and Play–compatible, Windows 7
should configure it automatically. If your hardware is not Plug
and Play–compatible, you need to manually configure the
hardware per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Incorrect Product Key Without a valid product key, the installation will not go past
the Product Key screen. Make sure that you have not typed
an incorrect key (check your Windows 7 installation folder or
your computer case for this key).
Installation
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