See this KB article from MS which talks about RAID configurations: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2466753 Google has other suggestions also. On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM, Eugene Johnson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I'm trying to do a fresh clean install of Windows 7 on a new hard drive > (Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5") > CPU: Intel i5-2500k > GigaByte GA Z77 DS3H > > Installing proceeds as normally, until it restarts at Completing installation > then the error message "Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer's hardware" will pop up. > > I have restarted process several times but same results > > Ideas appreciated > > Gene Johnson > > Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to > Digest mode - visit our web site: > http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our website: http://freepctech.com