Problem getting Windows 7 to install CD/DVD not recognised????!!

kirkster · 14 Oct 2014 at 09:50

I am using the same official Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 disk I bought that is in immacualte condition and not scratched.

I boot the system. it loads the installer from the CD/DVD just fine. It then says:
"A required CD/DVD device driver is missing. IF you have the driver floppy disk...."

Uhh....?!!!!! Never seen this before in a million years of installing windows!

I have inserted a new SSD into my system that is recognised by BIOS just fine.

Any ideas please?

Steve

kirkster · 14 Oct 2014 at 09:56

I am goign to download the .iso and make a bootable USB and try it that way....!

kirkster · 14 Oct 2014 at 15:58

Now got the drive recognised after updating the BIOS. The MX100 drive is recognised and Windows installs correctly but Windows Hangs after rebooting after installation...

Never had so much trouble with a Windows Install!!

kirkster · 15 Oct 2014 at 14:11

bledd. said:
Was SATA set to AHCI mode in the BIOS?

Set that, install Windows using a SP1 disc.

Yes. AHCI mode enabled.
I started a thread on the Windows 7 forums since I am at the end of the road with things to try:
http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...hangs-after-final-reboot-install-new-ssd.html