trying to install Server 2019 and right after you click install an error message pops up asking for a missing Driver

Question

cannot install windows server 2019 until missing driver issue is resolved. I downloaded the drivers for the motherboard and have seen that this could be an Intel driver. I am looking for a resolution

Attempting to install server 2019 from rurus created usb (oem download from microsoft) using MBR 32 gb usb drive

Answer 1

Hi Tim,

Thank you for sharing the details of your case.

If the installation error indicates a missing driver, the best course of action is to:

1. Identify and install the required driver (typically storage, RAID, or chipset-related).

Retry the installation after ensuring the driver is properly loaded.

Regarding the image mounting issue, your troubleshooting steps appear correct. The problem likely stems from missing prerequisites (such as drivers or system requirements) rather than an issue with the OEM installation media. You handled it well by addressing the missing components as they appeared.

If you continue to face issues, we can:

Verify the driver source (vendor-specific downloads are best).

Check for hardware compatibility with Server 2019.

Test the installation media for corruption.

Let me know if you’d like assistance with any of these steps!