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Problems Installing Windows 7 From USB Stick

WonykMango
By WonykMango
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Hey guys,

 

I am trying to install Windows 7 from a USB key. I have an Asus Z170-A as my motherboard. When I boot up it starts running the installer but then it gives me the error CD/DVD drive is missing. I dont have a dvd drive as I have the Fractal Define S as my case. Anyone know a work around for this?

 

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Hey guys,

 

I am trying to install Windows 7 from a USB key. I have an Asus Z170-A as my motherboard. When I boot up it starts running the installer but then it gives me the error CD/DVD drive is missing. I dont have a dvd drive as I have the Fractal Define S as my case. Anyone know a work around for this?

 

Thanks!

download the iso

burn it to the usb with rufus

change the boot order in the bios to boot the usb first

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download the iso

burn it to the usb with rufus

change the boot order in the bios to boot the usb first

 

thats what I did still having no luck : [

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Remount the iso. Sometimes I find that for some reason it just doesn't work. Usually I just Remount it. And it works.

I also use Windows USB mounting program

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thats what I did still having no luck : [

some usb sticks don't work well..especially usb 3 ones

try a usb 2 one

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Use a USB 2.0 port/drive. Pretty sure win7 doesn't like USB 3.0

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Use a USB 2.0 port/drive. Pretty sure win7 doesn't like USB 3.0

usb3 won't be recognised till the usb3 drivers are installed
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