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A required CD/DVD device driver is missing, usb installation

Anonymous
2011-05-22T12:56:14+00:00

I'm trying to install windows 7 on my freshly built pc by using a usb device (no cd drive as of yet). I followed this guide to do this: http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/.

Whenever I try and boot the device on my new computer I get the "cd/dvd device driver missing..." error and a box for me to select drivers. I have tried changing the boot order in the BIOS but to no avail and I wanted to  change my sata ahci mode  but I couldn't find this option (american microtrends v1.6 bios).

I'd really appreciate it if somebody could help me solve this issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-05-22T14:58:26+00:00

    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.

    Good luck and cheers! TQ.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-08-11T22:44:55+00:00

    when I click cancel, it does not go back to welcome screen. only options are "browse" and rescan

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-08-22T21:41:29+00:00

    I get the exact same response. Either Browse or Rescan. Let me know if there is a solution out there on this because I am stuck. But I am trying to load WIndows 7 professional version instead of the Premium Home edition that it came with.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-09-15T00:28:33+00:00

    I'm attempting this install with an IBM X31 (with no optical) and no luck with switching USB ports - it has 2 and I've tried everything I can think of (switching then press cancel, switching and letting it sit a minute, removing and letting it fail once and then reinserting, boot off 1 and switch to 2, vice versa...)

    NO LUCK!  Any other suggestions???

    Also, I've tried media for Windows 7 Pro and for Windows 7 Pro with SP1 integrated.

    Damn you, Microsoft!

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-08-13T22:19:40+00:00

    You want to go all the way back so hit cancel then click on the X in the top right corner

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