Error encountered while installing Windows.
Error encountered while installing Windows.
I purchased a new motherboard and CPU, yet I'm still using an outdated HDD. When I power on the system, the Windows logo appears followed by a BSOD that causes a reset. After looking into it, it seems related to the HDD drivers, so updating them might help. I transferred a Windows 7 ISO onto a DVD. The disc loads and prompts for language and keyboard settings. I proceed and see a message stating a required CD/DVD drive is missing. I'm told to insert a driver floppy, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive. After confirming, it scans for drivers but still shows an error: "No device drivers were found, make sure the installation media contains correct drivers. Click OK." I've updated the BIOS and tried burning four different DVDs with various write speeds, but the issue persists. I'm unsure what to do next. CPU model: 4690k, Motherboard: Asrock z97 pro3
Do you have additional hard drives set up? Also, confirm that the device you're installing has been thoroughly erased.
I finally figured it out. I made two adjustments at once, which made it hard to tell which one worked. Here’s what helped: 1. Created a bootable USB instead of a DVD 2. Updated the ISO to Windows 7 Enterprise. I didn’t recall having Enterprise on the old HDD, so I think the ISO change was likely the key.
It might also come from a bootable USB drive. Regardless of the quality or speed of consumer optical drives, you can never get an exact duplicate of Windows on a DVD (except for the original disc burned by a professional machine). There will always be some missing components. The previous version of Windows doesn't need to be specific—just ensure it's completely erased. Good luck with the installation! Drivers are fun to try, heheh -Lolz
This was the issue—it didn’t get removed. At that moment, there was no option to delete it, so I had to set up a tailored Windows installation and moved all my old files into a new folder called window.old.