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Setting up Windows triggers a request to install drivers for hardware support.

Setting up Windows triggers a request to install drivers for hardware support.

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xXDamoDoggieXx
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02-23-2021, 05:44 PM
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I’m setting up Windows again on my PC, and I’ve tried before without problems. Now, when I insert the USB with Windows 11, it displays this screen asking for driver installation to recognize hardware. What should I do? I thought I needed chipset drivers, so I downloaded one, but it only comes as an EXE file and doesn’t appear on a separate USB drive. Can someone assist me?
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xXDamoDoggieXx
02-23-2021, 05:44 PM #1

I’m setting up Windows again on my PC, and I’ve tried before without problems. Now, when I insert the USB with Windows 11, it displays this screen asking for driver installation to recognize hardware. What should I do? I thought I needed chipset drivers, so I downloaded one, but it only comes as an EXE file and doesn’t appear on a separate USB drive. Can someone assist me?

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CrustyChummy
Junior Member
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02-23-2021, 05:57 PM
#2
Often you can pull out those driver.exe files using 7-Zip and end up with a folder containing the drivers. However, sometimes another extraction step is needed from the files you get... Generally, Windows 10 and 11 should provide essential drivers so you can install and run them once you’re inside the system and can download the real ones.
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CrustyChummy
02-23-2021, 05:57 PM #2

Often you can pull out those driver.exe files using 7-Zip and end up with a folder containing the drivers. However, sometimes another extraction step is needed from the files you get... Generally, Windows 10 and 11 should provide essential drivers so you can install and run them once you’re inside the system and can download the real ones.

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Der_HauiHD
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03-03-2021, 05:43 PM
#3
Unless you're running on unusual equipment or using minimalized ISO files, this often indicates Windows can't locate your SSD. Why are you reinstalling Windows? If the issue stems from a broken installation, that's likely the cause.
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Der_HauiHD
03-03-2021, 05:43 PM #3

Unless you're running on unusual equipment or using minimalized ISO files, this often indicates Windows can't locate your SSD. Why are you reinstalling Windows? If the issue stems from a broken installation, that's likely the cause.

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My_life
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03-03-2021, 06:15 PM
#4
I’m restoring Windows since the existing setup is severely damaged and I can’t fix it immediately. My SSD shows up in the BIOS and I can still boot from it, indicating the problem isn’t with the drive itself. Would that really point to an issue with the installation?
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My_life
03-03-2021, 06:15 PM #4

I’m restoring Windows since the existing setup is severely damaged and I can’t fix it immediately. My SSD shows up in the BIOS and I can still boot from it, indicating the problem isn’t with the drive itself. Would that really point to an issue with the installation?

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Cableperson
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03-03-2021, 07:31 PM
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Some theories suggest the windows vanished due to internal issues, possibly linked to hardware failures. Replacing your SSD might be a reasonable solution.
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Cableperson
03-03-2021, 07:31 PM #5

Some theories suggest the windows vanished due to internal issues, possibly linked to hardware failures. Replacing your SSD might be a reasonable solution.

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Redconfuser
Junior Member
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03-08-2021, 11:45 PM
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I’m not sure what caused it, but all the tests on the SSD succeeded. I switched to another SSD, yet the installation menus remained unchanged. The same drivers were displayed for hardware. I even created a fresh installation media, but the issue persisted.
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Redconfuser
03-08-2021, 11:45 PM #6

I’m not sure what caused it, but all the tests on the SSD succeeded. I switched to another SSD, yet the installation menus remained unchanged. The same drivers were displayed for hardware. I even created a fresh installation media, but the issue persisted.

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MrToasty19
Junior Member
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03-09-2021, 11:52 AM
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I'm facing the same issues again. I'm using Windows 23H2 and want to switch to Windows 24H2 with a fresh install. The ISO was downloaded from Microsoft and burned with Rufus, but I'm getting a missing SSD error when trying to boot from it. I'm currently on Windows 23H2, but this message appears while switching to Windows 24H2. This is my first time encountering this problem.
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MrToasty19
03-09-2021, 11:52 AM #7

I'm facing the same issues again. I'm using Windows 23H2 and want to switch to Windows 24H2 with a fresh install. The ISO was downloaded from Microsoft and burned with Rufus, but I'm getting a missing SSD error when trying to boot from it. I'm currently on Windows 23H2, but this message appears while switching to Windows 24H2. This is my first time encountering this problem.

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Xelixo45
Junior Member
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03-11-2021, 07:14 AM
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If you're facing problems, I tried installing 23H2 and then upgraded using Windows Update to 24H2.
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Xelixo45
03-11-2021, 07:14 AM #8

If you're facing problems, I tried installing 23H2 and then upgraded using Windows Update to 24H2.

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B3NP
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03-11-2021, 03:33 PM
#9
If needed, I encountered a problem and discovered the M.2 was actually in slot 2 rather than slot 1. After swapping it, the issue disappeared. 😊
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B3NP
03-11-2021, 03:33 PM #9

If needed, I encountered a problem and discovered the M.2 was actually in slot 2 rather than slot 1. After swapping it, the issue disappeared. 😊

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awsomescott34
Junior Member
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03-13-2021, 01:41 PM
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I've faced this challenge before and found a resolution. The situation involves troubleshooting hardware on an MS campus using Linux for diagnostics. The problem started when installing Linux made the drive unrecognizable by the MS installation USB. Windows 10 still detected it, but I resolved it by creating separate Windows 10 and Windows 11 USB drives via the official tool. After upgrading to Windows 11, the issue persisted across about 15 drives. Once a drive was fixed, I stopped relying on the Windows 10 stick. Now I’m using the Windows 11 stick and haven’t seen the problem return. This approach seems effective for my current setup.
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awsomescott34
03-13-2021, 01:41 PM #10

I've faced this challenge before and found a resolution. The situation involves troubleshooting hardware on an MS campus using Linux for diagnostics. The problem started when installing Linux made the drive unrecognizable by the MS installation USB. Windows 10 still detected it, but I resolved it by creating separate Windows 10 and Windows 11 USB drives via the official tool. After upgrading to Windows 11, the issue persisted across about 15 drives. Once a drive was fixed, I stopped relying on the Windows 10 stick. Now I’m using the Windows 11 stick and haven’t seen the problem return. This approach seems effective for my current setup.

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