Windows 7 Issue

MrKnifey · 24 Nov 2017 at 10:57

Got a bit of a silly issue, ive reinstalled my Laptop from Windows 10 to Windows 7, I have done this as Windows 10 keeps giving issue to Car Remap/Diagnostic software I use. So all installed, load up Windows and drivers are missing obviously.. here lies my problem. Windows is not recognising my USB/Ethernet/Wifi. CD Drive is broken, so now im sat here unable to install anything! Any ideas on this one?

Rroff · 24 Nov 2017 at 14:19

Best option is to try something like driver booster - I'm not a great fan of these personally but they can save a ton of messing about when it comes to things like more obscure drivers, etc.

bremen1874 · 24 Nov 2017 at 14:28

Do you have another PC you could temporarily install the laptop drive into?

If you have you'd be able to copy over the files you need.

MrKnifey · 24 Nov 2017 at 14:58

DOne as you suggested earlier, managed to get Wifi etc working. But for the life of me I cannot find any drivers which will make the USB ports work!

bremen1874 · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:49

What model of laptop is it? Someone may be able to help you track-down the necessary drivers.

Presumably everything worked before the reinstall?

MrKnifey · 24 Nov 2017 at 18:37

Was on Windows 10 previous but it just causes too much issues with my software. Got most of the drivers installed now its just BSOD all the time.. Gah

Cyclone · 26 Nov 2017 at 04:25

Have you tried Snappy Driver Installer for missing ones? Its helped me in the past.