# Sony PC will not install windows (Onyx old computer) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 16, 2012, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551 "2012-02-16T17:56:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/81 "2012-02-22T07:57:28Z")
[http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/search/1/a\_id/1679#jumper](http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/search/1/a_id/1679#jumper) Based on this link from the WD site it seems you can only run at 3gb/s. I would try installing on a different, smaller/older drive and verify but it seems your drive is probably too fast and the issue. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/82 "2012-02-22T08:06:15Z")
Are you sure? It says 1.5 on here. Unless this isn’t his drive EDIT: yeah, if it’s 6gb/s drive it doesn’t look like you can cut it down to 1.5 ![http://support.wdc.com/images/kb/ssc_desktop.jpg](http://support.wdc.com/images/kb/ssc_desktop.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2012, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/83 "2012-02-22T08:35:46Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > Are you sure? It says 1.5 on here. Unless this isn’t his drive EDIT: yeah, if it’s 6gb/s drive it doesn’t look like you can cut it down to 1.5 Good catch. I was under the impression it’s a 6gb/s drive but I’m provisioning a new computer at work and fairly distracted. Confirmation is needed on the drive speed to be certain. Added— Newegg says it’s a 3gb/s so jump pins 5 & 6 to drop to 1.5gb/s ---------- Post added at 11:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:11 AM ---------- > **[“Windows Setup could not configure Windows on this computer’s hardware”...](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/-windows-setup-could-not-configure-windows-on-this-computer-s-hardware-installation-error-on-a-windows-7-based-or-a-windows-server-2008-r2-based-computer-0db2c9ac-0343-75d9-50a1-d4922029ac2a)** > > Helps resolve the error - Windows Setup could not configure Windows on this computer’s hardware. I think this was posted but it’s again talking about the storage controllers settings in the bios. It also says Win 7 service pack 1 isn’t affected, what version of win 7 media do you have? You could try jumping 5-6 and 7-8 both as well. Throttle the drive down to 1.5gb/s AND change the physical sector size in hopes of older machine compatibility. Worth a shot at this stage. LOL Hope it helps. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2012, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/84 "2012-02-22T08:43:09Z")
either that or if the mobo isn’t proprietary, get a new Mobo. Assuming of course the drive speed is the issue. ---
**Author:** ![customlt1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/cab0a1/32.png) [@customlt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/customlt1)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/85 "2012-02-23T13:16:38Z")
> [@TradersBASE](#): > > Good catch. I was under the impression it’s a 6gb/s drive but I’m provisioning a new computer at work and fairly distracted. Confirmation is needed on the drive speed to be certain. > > Added— > Newegg says it’s a 3gb/s so jump pins 5 & 6 to drop to 1.5gb/s > > ---------- Post added at 11:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:11 AM ---------- > > [“Windows Setup could not configure Windows on this computer’s hardware” installation error on a Windows 7-based or a Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer - Microsoft Support](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2466753) > > I think this was posted but it’s again talking about the storage controllers settings in the bios. > It also says Win 7 service pack 1 isn’t affected, what version of win 7 media do you have? > > You could try jumping 5-6 and 7-8 both as well. Throttle the drive down to 1.5gb/s AND change the physical sector size in hopes of older machine compatibility. Worth a shot at this stage. LOL > Hope it helps. It’s a 32 bit windows 7 student version from UB. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/86 "2012-02-23T17:20:29Z")
Are you doing quick formats? ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/87 "2012-02-23T17:33:02Z")
There is only one format AFAIK in Win 7 ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/88 "2012-02-23T17:34:26Z")
ya know… when i installed on my SSd I didn’t pay any attention to that… ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/89 "2012-02-25T10:30:10Z")
You try installing windows xp or vista at all? Just to verify you can install a os. Try installing xmbc or Linux. ---
**Author:** ![customlt1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/cab0a1/32.png) [@customlt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/customlt1)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/90 "2012-02-25T11:44:00Z")
> [@honda4life](#): > > You try installing windows xp or vista at all? Just to verify you can install a os. Try installing xmbc or Linux. I’ll try that as a last ditch effort. if not im willing to leave it with you. Im willing to pay for parts and labor. If you put time into it and still can’t figure it out you can keep it and I’ll return the wd HD. I use the 5.1 surround so I at least got my money out of that. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2012, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/91 "2012-02-25T14:16:13Z")
To be honest dont put money into it, you could build a computer that’s better, did I suggest swapping the DVD drive cables? It has to be something with the hard drive, I have a spare 40gig Sata drive I could try. Like I said get ahold of me and I’ll try my best. ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/92 "2012-02-27T19:23:25Z")
Any updates? ---
**Author:** ![Neon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@Neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neon)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/93 "2012-02-27T19:31:34Z")
Onyx feedback -1 ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/94 "2012-02-27T19:35:44Z")
> [@Neon](#): > > Onyx feedback -1 I’m sure at $50 it was sold as is. Onyx did even offer to buy it back if it ended up not working. Sounds like he might need to get to an ATM shortly though. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/95 "2012-02-28T15:55:56Z")
Lol josh probably shits out $50 bills ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/96 "2012-02-28T16:18:45Z")
> [@honda4life](#): > > Lol josh probably shits out $50 bills not to be confused with Becks ---
**Author:** ![Hortanica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Hortanica](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hortanica)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/97 "2012-02-28T17:19:16Z")
ive just kind of skimmed this thread, but: Are you using a Windows 7 SP1 Install disc, or just win7 with no service packs. because the drive is an ‘advanced format’ drive, you will need at least win 7 sp1 to get it to install that way, properly. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/98 "2012-02-28T21:51:55Z")
he said it was purchased at the ub store i think. so i think it would me SP1 ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/99 "2012-02-28T22:18:31Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > he said it was purchased at the ub store i think. so i think it would me SP1 This, but I have already asked and don’t think I ever got a response with the answer. Or I missed the reply. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sony-pc-will-not-install-windows-onyx-old-computer/220551/100 "2012-02-29T18:33:34Z")
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