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    How do I repair a C:\ drive?

    The drive is in my new build (ROG STRIX) the machine sees it but not as a bootable device. So I started the machine from a Windows USB but it keeps looping 'Windows is Loading files' BIOS Y/N? If No, it loops. If Yes, what do I do in the BIOS to stop the USB looping?

    Thanks - rev

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    What version of Windows? What did you use to create the bootable USB drive? Are you using Legacy or UEFI boot?

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    I used a win 7 SP1 iso and it booted from USB but it's going in circles.

    >Are you using Legacy or UEFI boot?
    I chose legacy because that's what's on C: should it be the other?

    Hey! Just want to say thanks to you guys for the help with the new build. There was a dark and horrible moment when I thought I might have damaged something during assembly. It definitely made a difference knowing I had help. Thanks!
    Last edited by Reverend; February 6th, 2020 at 05:10 PM.

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    Is there a reason you want this to be a separate thread? Next time, link to the old thread or post details like MB make/model again.
    http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...hich-are-the-B

    Are you sure there are Win7 drivers for that board? I only see Win10 listed on the Asus website.
    https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards...Desk_Download/

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    >Is there a reason you want this to be a separate thread?
    No special reason but the build was over.

    >Are you sure there are Win7 drivers for that board?
    Don't say that! I'll get on their hopeless help chat and find out, I'd hate to end on win 10.

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    That's something you should have checked BEFORE buying the MB. That could explain why Win7 wouldn't boot.

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    The help guy just told me it's not guaranteed because it wasn't made for 7 but he saw no reason it wouldn't work.

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    The chinaman is not the issue but this guy might be.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npTbXWRJ1vs

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    No drivers is a pretty big reason. I don't think there are Win7 drivers for the Intel Z390 chipset. Even if you get Win7 installed, you'd have problems getting the hardware to work.

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    That seems to be the consensus, especially for USB ports.

    Also interesting:
    https://www.asus.com/es/support/FAQ/1038870/
    Last edited by Reverend; February 6th, 2020 at 06:06 PM.

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    If you have a Windows 7 DVD, and a CD/DVD drive in the new computer, trying to install from that might be the next step. If you can get Windows 7 to load, you have some options. You can either get an add-in board for USB ports (might work, since it wouldn't need motherboard chipset drivers). Another option is to install Windows 10 and then run Windows 7 in a Virtual Machine.

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    I'm going to try that. If it's horrible I can always go to win 10 but I'll have to install everything again!

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    If you have an image of the Windows 7 system, there may be a way to make a VM of it so you don't need to install all of the software again. Whether all of it would run in a VM is another question though, so attempting to install the software under Windows 10 first might be the way to go.

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    It might not be terrible to be on 10, I'll try it first.

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