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Windows 7 Required CD/DVD Drive Device Driver is Missing Error Fix

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A a required cd/dvd drive device driver is missing error

Most of the time this kind of error appears to be a Windows Installer disc or USB media or the source iso file is corrupt.

Even if the Windows Installer is working in another computer, it was  not the reason  the said installer is working to another model of latest laptop.

I have encounter the problem already for about three times, and most of the solution replace the Windows 7 DVD Installer.

Watch the Video A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing error


For those who install using the bootable USB thumb drive

For newer desktop computer or laptop with USB 3.0 Ports, be sure to plug it in USB 2.0 ports to avoid the error.

Tags : InstallationWindows 7

15 Comments

  1. Those are really informative tips. Thank you for sharing such an insightful stuff. Keep blogging, It’s a great experience to spend time to read and learning many new topics from your blog. Excessive work! I’ll wait to see such post further.

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  3. I copied the comments in my youtube video to help the readers how to fix this problem.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBIqKs6gi2g

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    Ben Merison Sep 4, 2014
    Found a solution that worked for me (USB install only) When the message comes up click the little "x" button, then click the same button on the main installer. This should bring you back to the "welcome" screen. Then remove the usb and plug it into a different port. This then let me install windows with no problems

    hasan yavuz 2 days ago
    Also, from BIOS, choose "AUTO" for USB 3.0 instead of "ENABLE". with this selection, USB 3.0 drivers act as 2.0 during pre-boot. Even I use the only USB2.0 port on my device, only after selecting this option, the error message disappeared.

    luke fothergill Sep 1, 2014
    Thanks for the video, but didn't help me. I found a fix that worked for me was to simply install from a usb 2.0 port rather than a 3.0.

    Alexey Karlinsky Jul 24, 2014
    You don't need to do all those things, man. When you see this message – push cancel button and move back to INSTAL NOW button. Then remove your USB from a port and select DIFFERENT usb port. Turn your USB IN and push the Install NOW button. You'r done.

    Tudor Gardos Jan 27, 2014
    in my case, this error appeared when installing from usb device on the usb 3.0 port. when putting in the usb 2.0 port the installation worked just fine

    Felix Koa May 31, 2014
    I assume all of you are using USB drive to install. When Windows is asking for driver, just click Cancel. You will be brought back to the welcome screen. At the welcome screen, remove your USB drive, insert it back to DIFFERENT USB PORT. Click Install Now again. The installation process will be like usual. This problem happened to all new version of updated Windows 7 installer. I think, it is due to failure of Windows installer to remain its detection to the USB drive. It lost the connection, and became confused, don't know where to find the USB drive it used to read before. When we re-insert the USB drive, Windows installer will detect the USB drive back, and continue like usual. Good luck and cheers!

    Thanks for the comments and appreciate it.

    But based on my experience, all problem with this kind of error is just changing the installer.

    Hope it helps…

  4. Well written and informative post. Very helpful advice in this particular article! I am expecting such types of more post. Thanks for sharing such a good post, just keep it up!!!

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