Windows 7 installation issues? No mouse or keyboard support detected. Assistance needed!
Windows 7 installation issues? No mouse or keyboard support detected. Assistance needed!
You're facing issues installing Windows 7 via USB, and the cursor isn't appearing. This often happens due to driver problems or system compatibility. Try checking your USB drive settings, ensuring it's properly connected, and using a known good installation media. If needed, reinstalling the USB drive or using a different USB port might help. Let me know if you need further guidance!
I need to understand your choice of Windows 7. The reason is that the drivers aren't being updated beyond basic security patches, and the operating system isn't receiving much new functionality.
Consider avoiding Windows 7 due to several drawbacks, particularly the lack of modern hardware compatibility. Even if you insist on using it, seeking a PS/2 keyboard might still be problematic.
You don’t have enough means to manage your computer without a mouse or keyboard. Remote access isn’t set up, so you can’t install drivers via USB. Try other mice or keyboards and ensure you’re connected to the internet; that way Windows might install the needed updates automatically.
Typically, vanilla Windows 7 install discs didn't include USB 3.0 drivers. It might be better to switch to Windows 10, as your 7-keyboard still works for the latest edition. If you really want Windows 7, consider using a USB-to-PS2 adapter to enable control and driver installation, or try adding the drivers directly to the install file. For more details, see Dell's support guide and Amazon product pages.
Win 7 lacks USB 3 support, meaning drivers must be added manually using the specific chipset. This often involves updating the operating system, which I haven’t done in over a decade. Note that Win 7 doesn’t accept NVMe OOTB updates. Your boot drive isn’t specified, but it’s likely you’re using one based on your hardware details. Installing drivers before OS installation is necessary, and this process isn’t straightforward. As mentioned earlier, trying to run Win 7 after support ended is risky, especially with a 9th Gen Intel build two years later. Nvidia only provides security patches for the 473 chipset, not full driver support. If you encounter video issues, consider switching to Windows 10. Also, Intel doesn’t support 9th Gen on Win 7, and Microsoft has blocked updates for systems running 7th Gen or newer CPUs or Ryzen processors. Even if you manage to install it, expect no further updates from Microsoft, not even the 2020 release batch. A better option is to upgrade to Windows 10 or newer. If you’re using it for a Windows Media Center setup, consider installing Media Portal instead—successful with my recent HTPC build.