Windows 7: Problem with copying files during windows 7 installation

Message appears saying files cannnot be copied during installation of windows

Lot of files are copied from the Windows set up disc to your computer during windows 7 installation. The installation may even stop if your syst3em cannot copy the files. What could be the problem if the files are not copied? Let us see the probable causes and some solutions for this issue.

One of the problem could be due to a scratch on the installation Disk. You can clean the disc once with a soft cloth and try the installation once again.
This may work out and your files will be copied. But if the disc is permanently damaged, then you need to get a new disc for installation.

Another problem could be due to improper working of DVD drive. Your DVD drive mey be giving problem and could not read the data on the DVD. To solve this problem, you need to contact the DVD drive manufacturer.

One more reason could be that your computer may be having a number of DVD drives and is trying to locate the files on the wrong drive. The solution is to disable the DVD drives that you are not using. Or you can try the installation once agian by inserting the DVD into a new drive.

The last probability could be due to virus in your compute. Run the anti virus program and repair it. Also make sure to disable the anti virus program before installing Windows 7 again.

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