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Not able to install Windows 7

Posted: 3. Apr 2016, 13:25
by daniello8
Hello! I have problems woth installing Windows 7 via virtualbox. Host is Win 8.1 64bit. I want to install win7 32 bit. After setting up the virtual machine adding ISO from a file it says "No bootable medium found". I tried to use host's drive to install windows 7, same result. When I try to set cd drive in VB boot menu it says "Cannot read from boot medium" Also tried to add optical drive in IDE mode, same result. Does any of you know a fix? I am starting VB with administrator rights

Re: Not able to install Windows 7

Posted: 3. Apr 2016, 13:56
by mpack

Re: Not able to install Windows 7

Posted: 3. Apr 2016, 14:30
by daniello8
Do you really think that I am that stupid to not search int o google first...? NONE of the topics are helpful for me.

Re: Not able to install Windows 7

Posted: 3. Apr 2016, 14:41
by Perryg
No bootable medium found has always been an issue with the install media. Make sure the install media is not corrupt and that it is a valid install and not a service pack.

Re: Not able to install Windows 7

Posted: 3. Apr 2016, 15:24
by daniello8
I am sure. I've already installed windows 7 multiple times using the ISO I have.

Re: Not able to install Windows 7

Posted: 3. Apr 2016, 15:27
by Perryg
How was the ISO created? It matters that the block count is standard. Did you make it or download it from some place? Is it a retail version or evaluation version from MS?

I know you have an issue but as I said before it has always been an issue with the install media.

Re: Not able to install Windows 7

Posted: 3. Apr 2016, 18:06
by daniello8
I downloaded it, It has all 32-bit versions of system in one.... So I guess I should download a original version from Microsoft web page?