No drivers detected during installation of Windows. Assistance needed.
No drivers detected during installation of Windows. Assistance needed.
Hello, I recently assembled my first gaming setup. Since I only used Mac before, I made a bootable USB with Etcher and the Windows ISO for Mac. During installation, it reported missing drivers. Despite using all online solutions like Command Prompt, the issue persists. My SSD and HDD aren’t reading properly. Could you assist?
I didn't rely on external software because Windows Media Creation Tool is built by Microsoft and functions properly. You can use native options without third-party programs to set up a Windows installation drive. Simply clear all partitions then refresh; afterward, it displays unallocated space. Pick the desired location for Windows and create a partition there. Choose that partition when prompted and proceed. The setup will generate all necessary partitions automatically. Avoid connecting to the internet during installation to prevent being prompted for a Microsoft account. Once inside Windows, you can access the internet freely. I’ll guide you through updating drivers for specific hardware, such as audio devices. The same steps apply to other drivers—check the device manager for details. Look for your audio device in the list, right-click it, and select "Properties." Under "Details," choose "Hardware IDs" and copy the correct ID. In Drivers & Devices, locate the entry, right-click, and click "Copy." Use the second option if you need precision. Visit drp.su for a reliable driver source; they’ve been trusted for years. Skip automatic installer packs—they can be unreliable. Download the ZIP file, unpack it, then return to Device Manager. Click the device (you can close other windows with IDs), select "Update Driver" instead of "Properties," and browse for available drivers. Choose the folder containing the driver files. Click "Next" and wait for the update. This method may seem indirect, but it’s the safest way. The Windows tool ensures no installation occurs if the wrong or malicious driver is present. Downloading a generic driver file and installing directly can cause issues, especially if it’s not tailored to your hardware. This process helps avoid those risks.
What motherboard do you have? Did you receive the newest available ISO? The installer might request drivers only if your equipment is outdated. Or are you wondering about drivers after the setup is complete? If you're connected to the internet during installation, Windows should have installed PnP drivers already.