Solved Reinstalled Windows 7 and now cannot open any software to run

[Rustys]

Where are we now with this?

 

[Snappa55]

I have windows 10 now on a usb, I went on gigabytes website for bios update for my motherboard X58A-UD3R and there isn’t one ! The version I have is FA. Date 20\04\2010
So I decided to install windows 10 from the usb and when I go into the bios it cannot find it and instead comes up with floppy disc not found.

 

[Rustys]

Follow instruction in Post # 18

With out that information cannot assist you properly.

 

[Snappa55]

Ran speccy here is the url http://speccy.piriform.com/results/UJAJ3duYpY6zRyFBd0k6X0Y

 

[PeterOz]

Did you create the Win 10 usb as per my post?
If yes
Power off
insert usb into a black usb port
Turn on computer and start tapping the F12 key. This will give a boot menu.
From the boot menu pick usb
and continue the install.
MAKE SURE 1 drive only is connected.

 

[Rustys]

Might also try clearing the CMOS Values Page 29

https://download1.gigabyte.com/Files/Manual/mb_manual_ga-x58a-ud3r_e.pdf?v=74c8750ceea3878bda6dc62beb2ff557

Might also try resetting the BIOS to factory settings.

 

[Rustys]

Any new information

 

[Snappa55]

Did you create the Win 10 usb as per my post?
If yes
Power off
insert usb into a black usb port
Turn on computer and start tapping the F12 key. This will give a boot menu.
From the boot menu pick usb
and continue the install.
MAKE SURE 1 drive only is connected.

I've tried installing it from a blank USB port -USB-HDD and this was unsuccessful as my PC did not respond. I am now thinking of copying Windows 10 installation onto my desktop and see if it will install from there, as I don't have faith in my ability for clearing CMOS values and resetting BIOS and potentially causing further issues.

 

[Rustys]

They did create the install media and not just download and copy the ISO file to the USB drive right?

 

[Snappa55]

Yes, , because when he done it I was on my mobile to him making sure it was the 64bit version and that the install media was downloaded to a usb pen.

 

[Snappa55]

After searching I have found that my motherboard is not compatible according to Windows official site:


It is not certified compatible, the last set of drivers released for it were for Windows 7:

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-X58A-UD...

You could probably get away with using Windows 7 drivers, but with Windows 10 constantly evolving, there is a potential components might stop working at some point.

Then concerning drivers for updates:

A system with that processor will work with Windows 10 up to version 1703, it will not work with 1709, 1830 or 1809

There is no consequences to trying to install Windows 10, it will either install correctly, or it will not.

 

[phillpower2]

You could probably get away with using Windows 7 drivers, but with Windows 10 constantly evolving, there is a potential components might stop working at some point.

I have an even older Sony Vaio notebook that has DDR2 and shipped with Vista, runs Windows 10 fine and your PC being a DDR3 desktop should install and run Windows 10 with ease.

Just a fyi, Windows 10 contains most of the generic Windows 7 drivers that you will need for the initial installation.

 

[Snappa55]

I transferred the windows 10 set up from the USB to my desktop and after I had backed up everything, I opened it and selected the option of a clean install and after a hour plus, successfully installed Windows 10 and was also able to use my Windows 7 activation code to register it online. I would like to thank all posters and administrators for your time and help with getting it installed.

 

[Rustys]

Glad to hear that things are working once again for you and thank you for letting us know how so other can benefit.

You are welcome marking and closing thread.