Windows 7 Won't Boot

Why is a Windows 7 boot DVD (32-bit) not booting from it?

When the BIOS is set to boot from CD/DVD, not only will it not boot, it keeps calling for a boot diskette.

What does it take to install this software?

Thanks,

Kurt

 

Is this the same ancient Gateway PC referenced in your Windows 10 installation thread?

 

Yes, it is.

Kurt

 

This PC originally had Windows XP. The optical drive does read DVDs.

In fact, I started to install Windows 7 last evening, but the thing stopped with a message box saying I needed at least 512MB memory (only 192MB is currently installed).

I am going to put more memory on this and see what happens. I have no idea how much can be supported, but will find out and keep you posted.

What happens if I install more memory than the machine can handle? Will it still recognizxe up to its limit?

Thanks,

Kurt

 

Advice from me:
1.Do a new Windows bootable DVD/CD for your Windows 7 again.
2.Making a bootable Windows 7 USB,it can replace the DVD, make the computer boot from it.

 

What happens if I install more memory than the machine can handle? Will it still recognizxe up to its limit?

It wont boot up all you will get is a black screen or a error as the motherboard wont recognise the memory installed. you can always do a google search on your motherboard specs and it will tell you the maximum memory and what type and speed.

 

Go to Crucial's website and select scan my computer.
If parts are still available, it will list upgrade options.....

https://www.crucial.com/products/memory

 

I apologize for this taking so long.

I said on 14 August that I would keep you posted on the memory capacity of the Gateway machine.

For what it's worth it will support at most 256 MB of memory.

The machine has been retired.

 

Don't retire it, have a play with Puppy Linux -

http://wikka.puppylinux.com/WhatPuppyLinuxIsBestForYou

You will be astonished by both its speed and functionality.