Windows 7 on Pavilion a6500f--Clean Install Freezes

I am trying to do a clean install of Windows 7 Professional on the Pavilion a6500f.
I am installing to a newly formatted drive partition.
All goes well untill the very end when the setup program says it is completing the installation.
Then the computer freezes/locks up. No movement on the screen, no mouse response, etc.
I am guessing it is some problem with driver for video or audio, etc, but don't know how to proceed.
Nvidia has WIN 7 drivers on their website, but how would I integrate/slipstream these into the install?
Just wanted to add: This is 64-bit version of WIN 7 Pro, final release paid for version.
I noticed another person had exact same machine and install problem using RC version back in June 2009 with no resolution.
Look here: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/psg/board/message?board.id=win7Beta&message.id=138&query.id=863948#M138
Thanks for helping.
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DS, here is a guide for 'Upgrading to Windows 7'. While it says upgrading, it also discusses a custom/clean install, as well. There are allot of instructions on how to prepare your computer for the install. This may help you solve your problem.
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