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    Cannot Install Windows 7 on SSD Drive

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by iEthos, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. iEthos

    iEthos Notebook Consultant

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    Hello
    I have one problem
    I just replaced two HDDs with two SSDs
    I powered up laptop with USB windows 7 on and it booted up everything
    but when it came to load drives (SSDs) this message popped up below
    And now dunno what to do it asking me to load driver but I don't have any!
     
    iEthos, Aug 28, 2011
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  2. jnjroach

    jnjroach Notebook Evangelist

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    We need more information, did you look in the BIOS to make sure the machine sees the SSDs? What laptop is it? Usually this erroris because the install can't see drives and needs a device driver for the controller. Again we need more info to further assist.
     
    jnjroach, Aug 28, 2011
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  3. iEthos

    iEthos Notebook Consultant

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    @jnjroach
    Hello thnx for engage!
    I have Acer Aspire Ethos 8951G
    And BIOS reads both Samsung SSDs correctly.
    I checked and I saw model numbers on both drives.
    I have 2x HDDs Seagate 750GB Original pre-installed Windows7 64 and that works.
    I have removed them and installed SSDs,then inserted USB Flash Drive,went to BIOS selected boot from USB save exit.
    Boot started I clicked on install windows and then that window popped up stuck here ...
    Strange things is
    I have Vaio Laptop and I never had problem like this one
     
    iEthos, Aug 28, 2011
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  4. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Strange as Windows 7 should have a AHCI driver by default to detect the SSDs. Check to see if the AHCI SATA mode is enabled in the BIOS. If it is on then try loading the Intel RST SATA driver to see if that brings up the SSD's, download the relevant package and extract the contents onto your USB drive.

    Sometimes strangely using a different disc of Windows 7 solves some peculiar installation problems. Try using a Windows 7 SP1 disc to see if it makes a difference.
     
    PatchySan, Aug 28, 2011
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  5. SL2

    SL2 Notebook Deity

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    Remember to use an ISO with SP1 integrated, see my sig.
    A required CD/DVD device driver is missing, usb installation - Microsoft Answers
     
    SL2, Aug 28, 2011
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  6. iEthos

    iEthos Notebook Consultant

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    Hello
    I have solved problem - so so silly but I have learned
    I had those SSDs unallocated
    So I formatted them then marked them as active installed them back and they been found.But I have installed some AHCI drivers but in windows (with HDDs) I don't think there will be any influence
    But I had unallocated drives all the time with my Vaio and all was fine
    Now I know all laptops behave differently

    Anyway
    Thanx guys for your help I appreciate that
    @Mats thnx for the link I will be studying that anyway

    Edit: One more thing
    I had USB Key inserted in USB 3.0 port and this time I inserted it to classic USB 2.0 port
    Maybe that was the problem ?
     
    iEthos, Aug 28, 2011
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  7. jnjroach

    jnjroach Notebook Evangelist

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    Cool....glad you were able to fix it....
     
    jnjroach, Aug 28, 2011
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  8. maximinimaus

    maximinimaus Notebook Evangelist

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    AFAIK Windows 7 has no driver for USB 3.0 port.
    I suggest the missing driver message was for the USB 3.0 controller.
     
    maximinimaus, Aug 29, 2011
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  9. iEthos

    iEthos Notebook Consultant

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    eem no it doesn't
    I reallize that laptop WILL boot win 7 from that USB 3.0 but BIOS will read from USB 3.0 and then it will hand over to windows installer to manage ,and yes win7 doesn't have drivers yet , maybe Win8 will have already implemented in
    after I instal win 7 I had to instal Re NEC/Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver
     
    iEthos, Aug 30, 2011
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