Windows 7 Installation: A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing
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kbrodw01
February 25, 2014 8:22:05 AM
I had a corruption issue with my old Windows 7 installation on my HDD that I couldn't fix, so i decided to buy some upgrades for my computer [these were planned anyway]. I bought a Samsung 840 250 GB SSD and connected it to the computer. I have a P7P55 WS Supercomputer MB by ASUS. The problem is when I try to install windows 7, I get the error "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. Please insert the installation media...etc..." I've tried going into the BIOS and changing around boot order, installing drivers from the MB support disk, cleaning the disk, downloading drivers from the internet off a friend's computer and attempted to install those. I'm not sure what else can try aside from getting a new copy of windows 7 and going from there. Ideas?
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February 25, 2014 9:29:55 AM
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kbrodw01
February 25, 2014 12:41:14 PM
kbrodw01
February 26, 2014 7:58:56 AM
ImJoJo
March 11, 2014 3:36:10 PM
expl0itfinder said:
Have you tried loading it onto a USB drive and installing it from that?I have seen many saying the the solution is to install from a USB or to remove the CD/DVD drive..others claim the solution is to remove and insert the USB into another port in the welcome screen after clicking on cancel when the CD/DVD device driver error pops up. I am one of those that claim I have tried all those options and I still have the issue. I just purchased the laptop HP Pavillion 15-d035dx with Windows 8 installed..Obviously I, like others choose Windows 7 so I went on to format the HHD and clean install Windows 7..Now I have this head breaking problem to deal with. Different USB Creators, non are helping. Never have I had this issue..I been researching on Google for 3 days now and no luck..any other suggestions?
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Best solution
Download W7 .iso and burn it to a USB
Using these tools to burn to USB stick
Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.H...
InfraRecorder http://infrarecorder.org/
ImgBurn http://www.imgburn.com/
and boot from USB
Using these tools to burn to USB stick
Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.H...
InfraRecorder http://infrarecorder.org/
ImgBurn http://www.imgburn.com/
and boot from USB
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elvalid
March 17, 2014 1:34:27 AM
After messing around with everything on all posts across google and beyond, I found my issue was that in BIOS, USB 3.0 was enabled, and needed to be set to auto.
Recap:
New HP Spectre USB 3.0 only
Win7 bootable USB
Safe Boot Disabled
Legacy Disabled
USB 3.0 Changed from Enabled, to AUTO.
Hope this helps.
Recap:
New HP Spectre USB 3.0 only
Win7 bootable USB
Safe Boot Disabled
Legacy Disabled
USB 3.0 Changed from Enabled, to AUTO.
Hope this helps.
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imthejojo
March 17, 2014 3:38:06 AM
Hardik Padsala
June 5, 2014 12:19:50 PM
kbrodw01 said:
I had a corruption issue with my old Windows 7 installation on my HDD that I couldn't fix, so i decided to buy some upgrades for my computer [these were planned anyway]. I bought a Samsung 840 250 GB SSD and connected it to the computer. I have a P7P55 WS Supercomputer MB by ASUS. The problem is when I try to install windows 7, I get the error "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. Please insert the installation media...etc..." I've tried going into the BIOS and changing around boot order, installing drivers from the MB support disk, cleaning the disk, downloading drivers from the internet off a friend's computer and attempted to install those. I'm not sure what else can try aside from getting a new copy of windows 7 and going from there. Ideas?-
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Hardik Padsala
June 5, 2014 12:22:55 PM
Ok, I've actually solved this myself via the help of a thread on tom's hardware. I'll post it here for anyone else struggling with the same issue:
OK now is the truth. This is the solution.
I assume all of you is using USB drive to install.
When Windows is asking for driver, just click Cancel. You will be brought back to the welcome screen. At the welcome screen, remove your USB drive, insert it back to DIFFERENT USB PORT. Click Install Now again. The installation process will be like usual.
This problem happened to all new version of updated Windows 7 installer. I think, it is due to failure of Windows installer to remain its detection to the USB drive. It lost the connection, and became confused, don't know where to find the USB drive it used to read before.
When we re-insert the USB drive, Windows installer will detect the USB drive back, and continue like usual.
OK now is the truth. This is the solution.
I assume all of you is using USB drive to install.
When Windows is asking for driver, just click Cancel. You will be brought back to the welcome screen. At the welcome screen, remove your USB drive, insert it back to DIFFERENT USB PORT. Click Install Now again. The installation process will be like usual.
This problem happened to all new version of updated Windows 7 installer. I think, it is due to failure of Windows installer to remain its detection to the USB drive. It lost the connection, and became confused, don't know where to find the USB drive it used to read before.
When we re-insert the USB drive, Windows installer will detect the USB drive back, and continue like usual.
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Murtaza Badshah
June 11, 2014 1:03:31 PM
kbrodw01 said:
I had a corruption issue with my old Windows 7 installation on my HDD that I couldn't fix, so i decided to buy some upgrades for my computer [these were planned anyway]. I bought a Samsung 840 250 GB SSD and connected it to the computer. I have a P7P55 WS Supercomputer MB by ASUS. The problem is when I try to install windows 7, I get the error "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. Please insert the installation media...etc..." I've tried going into the BIOS and changing around boot order, installing drivers from the MB support disk, cleaning the disk, downloading drivers from the internet off a friend's computer and attempted to install those. I'm not sure what else can try aside from getting a new copy of windows 7 and going from there. Ideas?Hi all,
I had a same issue and i try all possible ways to solve but finally i downloaded the new windows image from microsoft website and used microsoft boot usb tool and try to boot , it solves my issue.
If u had original OEM disk from microsoft it will definitely solved your issue
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rzimman20
July 22, 2014 3:04:16 PM
Hardik Padsala said:
Ok, I've actually solved this myself via the help of a thread on tom's hardware. I'll post it here for anyone else struggling with the same issue:OK now is the truth. This is the solution.
I assume all of you is using USB drive to install.
When Windows is asking for driver, just click Cancel. You will be brought back to the welcome screen. At the welcome screen, remove your USB drive, insert it back to DIFFERENT USB PORT. Click Install Now again. The installation process will be like usual.
This problem happened to all new version of updated Windows 7 installer. I think, it is due to failure of Windows installer to remain its detection to the USB drive. It lost the connection, and became confused, don't know where to find the USB drive it used to read before.
When we re-insert the USB drive, Windows installer will detect the USB drive back, and continue like usual.
HARDIK, YOU ARE MY NEW HERO!
THIS was the solution to the 'need CD/DVD driver' message, simply move the install USB drive to another port and PRESTO! THANK YOU, MY FRIEND!!
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Jaws1015
September 13, 2014 2:45:14 PM
Hardik Padsala said:
Ok, I've actually solved this myself via the help of a thread on tom's hardware. I'll post it here for anyone else struggling with the same issue:OK now is the truth. This is the solution.
I assume all of you is using USB drive to install.
When Windows is asking for driver, just click Cancel. You will be brought back to the welcome screen. At the welcome screen, remove your USB drive, insert it back to DIFFERENT USB PORT. Click Install Now again. The installation process will be like usual.
This problem happened to all new version of updated Windows 7 installer. I think, it is due to failure of Windows installer to remain its detection to the USB drive. It lost the connection, and became confused, don't know where to find the USB drive it used to read before.
When we re-insert the USB drive, Windows installer will detect the USB drive back, and continue like usual.
Still didn't work. When I click cancel, it doesn't push me back to the welcome screen. So I clicked the X at the top and Yes to cancel the installation. I switched USB ports multiple times, and still won't load.
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casba
September 26, 2014 5:07:40 PM
Jaws1015 said:
Hardik Padsala said:
Ok, I've actually solved this myself via the help of a thread on tom's hardware. I'll post it here for anyone else struggling with the same issue:OK now is the truth. This is the solution.
I assume all of you is using USB drive to install.
When Windows is asking for driver, just click Cancel. You will be brought back to the welcome screen. At the welcome screen, remove your USB drive, insert it back to DIFFERENT USB PORT. Click Install Now again. The installation process will be like usual.
This problem happened to all new version of updated Windows 7 installer. I think, it is due to failure of Windows installer to remain its detection to the USB drive. It lost the connection, and became confused, don't know where to find the USB drive it used to read before.
When we re-insert the USB drive, Windows installer will detect the USB drive back, and continue like usual.
Still didn't work. When I click cancel, it doesn't push me back to the welcome screen. So I clicked the X at the top and Yes to cancel the installation. I switched USB ports multiple times, and still won't load.
Try moving to a non-usb3.0 port. If you don't have any I think there's another comment above regarding bios settings and usb3.0
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Matthew Dasher
September 28, 2014 7:11:46 PM
Jaws1015 said:
Hardik Padsala said:
Ok, I've actually solved this myself via the help of a thread on tom's hardware. I'll post it here for anyone else struggling with the same issue:OK now is the truth. This is the solution.
I assume all of you is using USB drive to install.
When Windows is asking for driver, just click Cancel. You will be brought back to the welcome screen. At the welcome screen, remove your USB drive, insert it back to DIFFERENT USB PORT. Click Install Now again. The installation process will be like usual.
This problem happened to all new version of updated Windows 7 installer. I think, it is due to failure of Windows installer to remain its detection to the USB drive. It lost the connection, and became confused, don't know where to find the USB drive it used to read before.
When we re-insert the USB drive, Windows installer will detect the USB drive back, and continue like usual.
Still didn't work. When I click cancel, it doesn't push me back to the welcome screen. So I clicked the X at the top and Yes to cancel the installation. I switched USB ports multiple times, and still won't load.
Before hitting the X and returning to the welcome screen, click browse. You will not see the USB drive. Now move the USB drive to another port and continue to open and close browse until you see the USB drive in the list. It took about 3 minutes for it load for me. Once you see the USB drive hit the X and go back to the Welcome screen to begin installation.
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quakyeansah
October 4, 2014 10:26:58 AM
rzimman20 said:
Hardik Padsala said:
Ok, I've actually solved this myself via the help of a thread on tom's hardware. I'll post it here for anyone else struggling with the same issue:OK now is the truth. This is the solution.
I assume all of you is using USB drive to install.
When Windows is asking for driver, just click Cancel. You will be brought back to the welcome screen. At the welcome screen, remove your USB drive, insert it back to DIFFERENT USB PORT. Click Install Now again. The installation process will be like usual.
This problem happened to all new version of updated Windows 7 installer. I think, it is due to failure of Windows installer to remain its detection to the USB drive. It lost the connection, and became confused, don't know where to find the USB drive it used to read before.
When we re-insert the USB drive, Windows installer will detect the USB drive back, and continue like usual.
HARDIK, YOU ARE MY NEW HERO!
THIS was the solution to the 'need CD/DVD driver' message, simply move the install USB drive to another port and PRESTO! THANK YOU, MY FRIEND!!
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quakyeansah
October 4, 2014 10:27:41 AM
VascoOliveira
13 minutes ago
elvalid said:
After messing around with everything on all posts across google and beyond, I found my issue was that in BIOS, USB 3.0 was enabled, and needed to be set to auto.Recap:
New HP Spectre USB 3.0 only
Win7 bootable USB
Safe Boot Disabled
Legacy Disabled
USB 3.0 Changed from Enabled, to AUTO.
Hope this helps.
With all those done, and almost in despair, in thought to myself: "There will be a day where the courage of men will fail... But it is not this day!" So I kept googling till I found your post. In fact, setting USB stuff to Auto (I didn't have 3.0 referenced anywhere) solved my issue on an Asus K550JK. Thank you for your feedback!
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