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Windows 7 setup fails because it can't locate a storage drive to install on.

Windows 7 setup fails because it can't locate a storage drive to install on.

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StreetHobo
Senior Member
568
07-28-2016, 05:01 AM
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Attempting to set up Windows 7 on an SSD for a friend, the installation prompts show no available drive, and browsing options are missing. You need to identify the correct storage device before proceeding.
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StreetHobo
07-28-2016, 05:01 AM #1

Attempting to set up Windows 7 on an SSD for a friend, the installation prompts show no available drive, and browsing options are missing. You need to identify the correct storage device before proceeding.

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Zayceur
Member
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07-28-2016, 06:11 AM
#2
lolwut
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Zayceur
07-28-2016, 06:11 AM #2

lolwut

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DYLARK01
Member
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08-16-2016, 05:44 AM
#3
You install the drivers... it seems there should be a navigation option for finding drivers. You need drivers for your SATA-controller, not just your drives. Before you ask, "I don't know where the drivers are": look them up online or retrieve them from an existing setup on your computer. A helpful tool for this is "Double Drivers."
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DYLARK01
08-16-2016, 05:44 AM #3

You install the drivers... it seems there should be a navigation option for finding drivers. You need drivers for your SATA-controller, not just your drives. Before you ask, "I don't know where the drivers are": look them up online or retrieve them from an existing setup on your computer. A helpful tool for this is "Double Drivers."

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Pink_Fanta
Junior Member
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08-17-2016, 04:42 PM
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I visited the motherboards website, downloaded the chipset driver, and then tried installing the AMD SATA controller driver. The installation prompt said "loud drivers" and indicated that no new devices were found. What should I do next?
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Pink_Fanta
08-17-2016, 04:42 PM #4

I visited the motherboards website, downloaded the chipset driver, and then tried installing the AMD SATA controller driver. The installation prompt said "loud drivers" and indicated that no new devices were found. What should I do next?

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ravakkko
Member
150
08-31-2016, 09:29 AM
#5
your usb is connected to a usb3 port that isn't functioning, so move it to a usb2 port. additionally, switch your motherboard's sata mode to ahci for extra stability.
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ravakkko
08-31-2016, 09:29 AM #5

your usb is connected to a usb3 port that isn't functioning, so move it to a usb2 port. additionally, switch your motherboard's sata mode to ahci for extra stability.

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DealWithSoti
Junior Member
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09-02-2016, 02:51 AM
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I connected it to the USB 2.0 port and the SATA mode is...
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DealWithSoti
09-02-2016, 02:51 AM #6

I connected it to the USB 2.0 port and the SATA mode is...