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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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
    2012-04-16T20:04:54+00:00

    I've been banging my head for 2 days with this very problem. THANK YOU!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-04-14T10:49:20+00:00

    I'm doing this on a new Toshiba Z835 and made the mistake of put the USB boot drive in the 3.0 port, forgetting that Windows 7 needs a driver for USB 3.0.  I shut the machine down, put the flash drive in a 2.0 port, rebooted and it started the install fine without the error message.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-09-22T21:19:39+00:00

    I LOVE YOU SO MUCH :D I've been trying to fix this for about 6 hours! Thank you! :D

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-09-12T18:30:41+00:00

    Hmmm... I think the only other way to do it would be to install it over a network, though to be honest I've no idea on the specifics of doing this!

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