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[HELP!] Windows 8.1 Clean Install problem (driver not found)

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  • Windows 8
  • Clean Install
  • USB Flash
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October 27, 2013 2:26:17 AM

Hi people, I need some help with clean installation of Windows 8.1 on my PC.

I have created Windows 8.1 installation file on my USB Flash Drive using the genuine Windows 8.1 installation media creation method. After restarting my PC and booting from the USB Flash Drive, I got to a screen to select language and subsequently selected Install Now. That was where the problem arise. There was a popup saying that there's no device driver found. So I browsed to my external harddisk where I saved the files of Rapid Storage Technology RAID Driver. It seemed that there is no driver that is compatible with my computer's hardware as I could see a full list of Intel Drivers after I unchecked "Hide drivers that aren't compatible with the computer's hardware"

My computer is running on Windows 8.1, upgraded from Windows 8 which is upgraded from Windows XP. I would like to do a clean installation now. I am using a 9 years old HP A1085D desktop with Intel 915 Express Chipset. I have ran the Intel Driver Update Utility, and everything is at the latest version. Can anyone help?

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a b * Windows 8
October 27, 2013 8:50:44 AM

Hi. Did you run a compatibility check to see if you computer could run windows 8.1? You said your computer is 9 years old. It is likely you cant run this version of windows
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a b * Windows 8
October 27, 2013 8:56:21 AM


HP has not tested this PC.

For this reason, HP is unable to provide upgrade instructions or Windows 8 drivers. You may lose basic functionality & stability if you try to upgrade.

This is off the HP web site and it looks as though you will have difficulty installing Windows 8.1

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October 27, 2013 10:56:10 AM

Thank you for your reply. I am already running on Windows 8.1, which is upgraded from XP then 8. They were done using normal installation and not clean installation.
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