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    Can not install win 7 64bit on sxps 16

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by shakulgupta9, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. shakulgupta9

    shakulgupta9 Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I was thinking to upgrade to 64 bit windows 7.

    I insterted the dvd and boot from it but when after clicking install button, it asks me to insert the drivers cd for my "dvd drive"... and if I dont insert it, it doesnt continue.. Any one wanna to help me?

    My dvd drive is sony optiarc 7640s. I searched net, but cant found thd drivers.

    On site only frimware is available, is FW is what I needed?

    Thanks in advance
     
    shakulgupta9, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    I downloaded the ISO and installed. It was fine, no disc required.
     
    fred2028, Aug 21, 2009
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  3. loha

    loha Notebook Geek

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    You should put the image on a USB drive and install it that way. It's faster aswell! Google for instructions on how to do this.
     
    loha, Aug 21, 2009
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  4. bigddybn

    bigddybn Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you try just booting off the dvd? There really isn't such a thing as DVD drivers. I have a different driven then you (Have the samsung) but there was nothing special about the install.

    Regardless I second the USB key idea. Never done it with 7 but Vista and XP are both lightning fast installs off of a USB key.

    EDIT: Actually read your post this time. Have no idea why you can't boot from it. Just do the USB install.
     
    bigddybn, Aug 21, 2009
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  5. ViperGTS

    ViperGTS Notebook Evangelist

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    How big of a USB stick do you need to install Win 7 on it?
    EDIT: Nevermind, found the answer.
     
    ViperGTS, Aug 21, 2009
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