Can't install Windows 7 from USB because "No device drivers were found."

spencercorbin

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I'm trying to reinstall windows 7 to basically clean out my SSD and start fresh. I got an ISO with the help of Microsoft support and used Rufus to create a bootable USB. However, when I boot into the USB, click install windows I am first prompted with a message saying that no CD/DVD is detected so if I have a USB insert it now. Well, it's already inserted so I click ok. Next I am given the message of "No device drivers found. Make sure the installation media contains the correct drivers, and then click OK."

Not really sure what to do now. I made sure the bootable USB was in a USB 2.0 slot. I've tried the take out the USB and put in another USB slot method. I've downloaded the USB drivers for 3.0 and put them on the bootable USB. Did I do something wrong maybe, or is there a step I'm missing from creating the bootable USB to booting into it?
 

spencercorbin

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I don't think I have a ps/2 keyboard. I'm actually not sure what that is.
 

spencercorbin

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I'll give this a shot.
 

terwiliger

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Hi there, id like to highjack this thread :D :D
I had already done everything suggested, i had already converted the image to usb 3.0 i was hoping what i saw here was the final step, but it was the same 'converter' any idea on what else could be the problem?
Thanks for any help :)


 


It might help to make a new thread with your specific issues. But if you're trying to install on something past Skylake I believe you're going to be out of luck.