Can't install windows 7. stops at "expanding files"

[NorwegianWarfare]

Hi. I am trying to install windows 7 to my stationary computer via USB, but when it gets to "expanding files" it reaches about 6% before it tells me that some files may be corrupted and ends the installation. What can i do to fix this?

I got 1 ssd and 1 hdd. tried to install on both. -failed

Tried the RAM trick - failed

Tried AHCI/RAID/IDE - failed

tried 2 different Windows 7 (both tested working on my laptop) - failed

Tried unplugging all but the SATA to the hard drive I am installing windows to - failed


I am getting pretty dismayed by this. I would apreciate the help.

EDIT: Both the Hard disks are completly clean and formated.


Specs:
Gigabyte 780 ti GHz
Intel Core I7 4770k
Corsair Dominator Platinum 2x8 GB 1866MHz
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Maximus VI Hero

 

[USAFRet]

Recreate the install config on the USB. Or try a different USB stick.
Might be corrupted or incomplete.

 

[NorwegianWarfare]

Recreate the install config on the USB. Or try a different USB stick.
Might be corrupted or incomplete.

Already tried this. even with 4 different USB's

 

[smorizio]

on the new mb make sure the bios is updated turn on xmp profile for the ram. set the ram to 1600 speed. try downloading a good copy from the net and use microsoft iso top usb tool.

 

[USAFRet]

Download the relevant Windows ISO from here:

...And try it again.

 

[NorwegianWarfare]

I have used the windows USB tool. it is not working. it is telling me that it cannot complete the creation of a bootable usb. I am using "Rufus" and that has worked flawlessly for me before.

 

[USAFRet]

hmm...my ISO download link seems to have disappeared.

Here: http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

 

[NorwegianWarfare]

hmm...my ISO download link seems to have disappeared.

Here: http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

Thank you. I will try this.

I do not have an activation key. what will happen when I try to install it? (I am not willing to buy one at the moment)

 

[USAFRet]

hmm...my ISO download link seems to have disappeared.

Here: http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

Thank you. I will try this.

I do not have an activation key. what will happen when I try to install it? (I am not willing to buy one at the moment)

Well...that is a whole different situation.
You need a license key. The ISO from thee above link will install and work for 30 days. After that, it will demand a license key.

Alternatives if you do not want to buy a Windows license?
Linux.