Solved Windows 7 professional 64 Bit NO DRIVERS AT ALL!

[MSKHAN]

Hi,

I just installed windows 7 professional 64 bit on my new hard drive of my ThinkPad W520. This is what it turned into:

http://s8.postimg.org/eu2roi0md/IMG_0382.jpg

http://s8.postimg.org/irq1dwnfp/IMG_0383.jpg

http://s8.postimg.org/4zg7w0m1x/IMG_0384.jpg

How did it automatically turn into a Lenovo Windows thing? I used a disc I bought from the local market.

My PC doesn't seem to have any connection to the internet. Do I have to install all the drivers manually now? :O I expected windows to be able to use my wifi card at least for now.

P.S. Plugging in a USB stick is doing nothing. I have tested the stick with other computers. How am I supposed to install the drivers this way! The CD/DVD drive seems to be working though.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Well I for one on a laptop would never rely on an installation to be able to find and install a wifi driver
Connect wired via Ethernet cable...
If you don't have that option than yes you'll have to download all the drivers onto a flash drive and install them manually.
But first you'll need to connect wired to the internet and windows might help out on some of the driver installs.

 

[BorisTheAnimal]

Or you could install drivers from the disc that came with the laptop itself.

Usually there should be a driver disc coming with the laptop box when you bought it, having the basic drivers.

 

[MSKHAN]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have solves the problem. I will just write down what I did for anyone having similar issues:

- Use Ubuntu Live disc on the same machine and boot it up.
- Use Ubuntu to download the wifi drivers for your particular wifi card and save it in say C drive.

Once that is done, you can reboot and boot into windows and install that driver and internet will be up and running. Then go to your manufacturer's support site and download the drivers and updates from there.

P.S. Would appreciate some help with my windows clean installation here.

 

[AddRAM]

Well, how did you get out to the net using Ubuntu ?

It has your ethernet card drivers and windows doesn`t ?

But this is a lesson learned, anytime you`re gonna do an install, at least have the network (ethernet) drivers on a flash stick or cd ready to go.

You should now download all your drivers and store them on a cd, so you have them for future installs.

This way you don`t have to go out the makers website and do it all over again.

And you should at minimum, make a small partition to store a disk image on, so you don`t have to do any of this ever again.

Unless of course that hard drive/ssd dies.


Any questions, just ask

 

[MSKHAN]

Well, how did you get out to the net using Ubuntu ?

It has your ethernet card drivers and windows doesn`t ?

Every time I booted any machine using Ubuntu live discs, the machines were fully functional. Mic, Webcam, Wifi, everything. They also work really well. Windows didn't have even the usb drivers!

But this is a lesson learned, anytime you`re gonna do an install, at least have the network (ethernet) drivers on a flash stick or cd ready to go.

I have installed windows on other systems before and it seemed to have some type of basic drivers for things like wifi. I had to replace them for better drivers but still! They let me use the internet to get all the updates and drivers.

You should now download all your drivers and store them on a cd, so you have them for future installs.

It's not that simple. I did the job quickly using ThinkVantage System Update software. That software recognizes my machine and automatically gets the correct drivers for all the parts. Are these drivers saved somewhere though? Couldn't I copy paste them in that case?

And you should at minimum, make a small partition to store a disk image on, so you don`t have to do any of this ever again.

Unless of course that hard drive/ssd dies.


Any questions, just ask

I have no recovery partitions. Only C drive for windows and D for my files. Is it possible to make a partition now? I guess I could always make a restore disc.

If you want to help, can you please let me know your take on this thread of mine?

 

[kathy025]

Hi there,

I'm under the suspicion the Win7 DVD is not legit. The screenshots bear a striking resemblance to the warez release by faXcooL. Also, it is odd for an install disc bought from the "local market" to automatically detect your device as a Lenovo with a matching wallpaper (considering the disc did not come with the device). Not even genuine OEM discs do that, at least from my experience. I own an OEM Win7 Pro SP1 DVD.

Are you sure you didn't accidentally get a bootleg?

 

[MSKHAN]

Hi there,

I'm under the suspicion the Win7 DVD is not legit. The screenshots bear a striking resemblance to the warez release by faXcooL. Also, it is odd for an install disc bought from the "local market" to automatically detect your device as a Lenovo with a matching wallpaper (considering the disc did not come with the device). Not even genuine OEM discs do that, at least from my experience. I own an OEM Win7 Pro SP1 DVD.

Are you sure you didn't accidentally get a bootleg?

This is a screenshot of the content of the disc:

http://s16.postimg.org/ff5tvmgn9/image.png

Do you see that Activator thing there? This is surely a pirated disc. Which still doesn't explain how it's Lenovo branded! Does it? It is most certainly a pirated disk. I wasn't looking for a pirated disc though. I just wanted an installation disc so that I could install and when prompted for the product key, enter my own product key.

I just googled that FaxKool thing and found this link: Tech2help.tk: Download Windows 7 SP1(16 in 1) - x86-64.iso(Pre-Activated)

The second picture (the one under the disk picture) is what I saw while installing. It gave me all kinds of options/versions.

 

[kathy025]

Yes, faXcooL Win7 does that. Try installing on an MSI laptop and it will say MSI with a matching wallpaper, that's how I realized you unfortunately got a bootleg.

The best path is to download a genuine ISO and use the product key stuck on your ThinkPad.

 

[AddRAM]

Well, how did you get out to the net using Ubuntu ?

It has your ethernet card drivers and windows doesn`t ?

Every time I booted any machine using Ubuntu live discs, the machines were fully functional. Mic, Webcam, Wifi, everything. They also work really well. Windows didn't have even the usb drivers!

But this is a lesson learned, anytime you`re gonna do an install, at least have the network (ethernet) drivers on a flash stick or cd ready to go.

I have installed windows on other systems before and it seemed to have some type of basic drivers for things like wifi. I had to replace them for better drivers but still! They let me use the internet to get all the updates and drivers.

You should now download all your drivers and store them on a cd, so you have them for future installs.

It's not that simple. I did the job quickly using ThinkVantage System Update software. That software recognizes my machine and automatically gets the correct drivers for all the parts. Are these drivers saved somewhere though? Couldn't I copy paste them in that case?

And you should at minimum, make a small partition to store a disk image on, so you don`t have to do any of this ever again.

Unless of course that hard drive/ssd dies.


Any questions, just ask

I have no recovery partitions. Only C drive for windows and D for my files. Is it possible to make a partition now? I guess I could always make a restore disc.

If you want to help, can you please let me know your take on this thread of mine?

Other systems are not this system.

Thinkvantage Update Software ?

Where were you when that member was begging for a driver update program ? LOL

You can always create another partition to store an image on.

Post a shot of Disk Management if you ever get this fixed.

 

[AddRAM]

Kathy has an excellent point, only an OEM disc by the manufacturer of the PC that came with the pc will add oem software and pics and what not.

Your bios is a different matter, that pc will always show a Lenovo splash screen, because it`s a Lenovo made product.

If you have a key and COA, you`d be better off downloading an iso file and creating your own Windows 7 install dvd.

Microsoft DigitalRiver Mirror

Free ISO Burner

As far as your usb stick not being recognized, are you plugging it into a black usb 2.0 slot ?

USB 3.0 slots will not work until after windows 7 has been installed and the usb 3.0 drivers have been installed.

With windows 8 and 10 they work from the get go.

Example of a COA

 

[MSKHAN]

Yes, faXcooL Win7 does that. Try installing on an MSI laptop and it will say MSI with a matching wallpaper, that's how I realized you unfortunately got a bootleg.

The best path is to download a genuine ISO and use the product key stuck on your ThinkPad.

Guess what I found after a virus scan!

http://s29.postimg.org/7t0iuphyf/sc_2.png

I want a genuine one (iso) but Microsoft won't give me the ISO. I want one from a highly trustworthy source. I'm also unsure if it'll let me activate it using my product key since my key is not for the retail versions.

 

[AddRAM]

the link I posted is fine, we`ve checked it out.

Your key will work.

An oem disc and a retail disc are the same thing, only the key is different. (Not to be confused with a manufacturer branded oem disc) which are pretty much extinct.

Install utorrent to download it, if you want to put it on a usb stick, use this program, if you have a dvd burner, then burn iso file to dvd with the program I linked above at no faster then x4 speed (important)

WiNToBootic bootable usb drive windows vista/7/8 - Bootable USB | Bootable USB

 

[MSKHAN]

Well, how did you get out to the net using Ubuntu ?

It has your ethernet card drivers and windows doesn`t ?

Every time I booted any machine using Ubuntu live discs, the machines were fully functional. Mic, Webcam, Wifi, everything. They also work really well. Windows didn't have even the usb drivers!




I have installed windows on other systems before and it seemed to have some type of basic drivers for things like wifi. I had to replace them for better drivers but still! They let me use the internet to get all the updates and drivers.




It's not that simple. I did the job quickly using ThinkVantage System Update software. That software recognizes my machine and automatically gets the correct drivers for all the parts. Are these drivers saved somewhere though? Couldn't I copy paste them in that case?

And you should at minimum, make a small partition to store a disk image on, so you don`t have to do any of this ever again.

Unless of course that hard drive/ssd dies.


Any questions, just ask

I have no recovery partitions. Only C drive for windows and D for my files. Is it possible to make a partition now? I guess I could always make a restore disc.

If you want to help, can you please let me know your take on this thread of mine?

Other systems are not this system.

Thinkvantage Update Software ?

Where were you when that member was begging for a driver update program ? LOL

You can always create another partition to store an image on.

Post a shot of Disk Management if you ever get this fixed.

ThinkVantage Update software comes with ThinkPads. It helps with automatic download of everything my particular model needs to run.

I don't know who was looking for a driver update program. If they owned a ThinkPad, and if their machine fell within the minimum specs needed to run that software, they could use it. It's not a universal one software updates all machine thing. It's made for ThinkPads by Lenovo.

 

[kathy025]

Activators/keygens/cracks usually return a false-positive in virus scans. Se7enForums does not encourage piracy so you may want to stay away from that copy.

Did you check AddRAM's links? There are torrents from DigitalRiver where you can get genuine/untouched Win7 ISOs. If you're comfortable with it, you can post a photo of your COA (just grey out the product key/identifying numbers) so members can better direct you to the Win7 version you need to download.

 

[AddRAM]

You should really consider uninstalling AVG, it`s absolute garbage.

Microsoft Security Essentials and Malware bytes Anti-Malware are all you need.

Use the link I posted to download the version of Windows 7 you need, language and bit version (32 or 64) etc.

I`m sure your pc came with Home Premium Service Pack 1 64 bit.

 

[MSKHAN]

If you have a key and COA, you`d be better off downloading an iso file and creating your own Windows 7 install dvd.

Microsoft DigitalRiver Mirror

Free ISO Burner

Will, I have that windows sticker under my laptop's battery. what is a COA? Certificate of Authenticity? If by that you mean the physical sicker, then yes I do have it. The key is printed ON the sticker under the first bar code. Its something like this:

Windows 7 Pro OA
Lenovo Singapore
BARCORE
Product key: xxxxxx-x--x-x--x....whatever
BARCODE
xxxxx-xxx-xxx-xxx

It also has other numbers here and there with a line printed on the side saying "Certificate of Authenticity Label......"

As far as your usb stick not being recognized, are you plugging it into a black usb 2.0 slot ?

USB 3.0 slots will not work until after windows 7 has been installed and the usb 3.0 drivers have been installed.

With windows 8 and 10 they work from the get go.

I have 2 USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port and another USB/eSata port (discovered that I have this just today ). I tried the USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports and none of them were working. I went to device manager and the whole damn thing was yellow with those exclamation marks.

the link I posted is fine, we`ve checked it out.

Your key will work.

An oem disc and a retail disc are the same thing, only the key is different. (Not to be confused with a manufacturer branded oem disc) which are pretty much extinct.

Install utorrent to download it, if you want to put it on a usb stick, use this program, if you have a dvd burner, then burn iso file to dvd with the program I linked above at no faster then x4 speed (important)

WiNToBootic bootable usb drive windows vista/7/8 - Bootable USB | Bootable USB

I have bittorrent, will download the things needed now.

I hope this works out. I'll be soooooooooo happy.

 

[AddRAM]

You seem totally new at installing windows, but, whenever you install windows, you have to install the drivers afterward.

Windows comes with a lot of drivers, but not all of them.

Could you imagine an installer with a bunch of drivers you didn`t need, the dvd would be huge.

Here`s another link, but I`ve never used it. Just book mark it.

Home Page

An example is an nvidia graphics card, after you install windows you have to go to nvidia.com to download the latest drivers, same goes for an AMD card.

Every piece of hardware on a pc needs a driver to talk to the Operating Sytem and tell it how it works.

Without a driver it`s like driving a vehicle without a map

 

[MSKHAN]

Activators/keygens/cracks usually return a false-positive in virus scans. Se7enForums does not encourage piracy so you may want to stay away from that copy.

Did you check AddRAM's links? There are torrents from DigitalRiver where you can get genuine/untouched Win7 ISOs. If you're comfortable with it, you can post a photo of your COA (just grey out the product key/identifying numbers) so members can better direct you to the Win7 version you need to download.

I will begin downloading AddRam's suggested copies. It just takes a while from here. My dl speed is in the kilobytes. About the piracy bit: I actually lose by selecting the pirated copy since I already paid for the genuine thing.

I know that I need Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. That's what I always had and that's what my COA says too. Even though I don't need to, I checked the email they sent me years ago when I ordered the machine, the email says the same as I'm saying.

You should really consider uninstalling AVG, it`s absolute garbage.

Microsoft Security Essentials and Malware bytes Anti-Malware are all you need.

Use the link I posted to download the version of Windows 7 you need, language and bit version (32 or 64) etc.

I`m sure your pc came with Home Premium Service Pack 1 64 bit.

AVG is garbage? MSE is better? really? I can't believe that.

You're wrong about the Home Premium thing. Mine came with Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.


P.S. Which one should I download? With or without SP1? There seems to be 2 variants of the 64 bit W7Pro (english). I think mine was Service Pack 1. I remember filling out the system specs thing for this forum, we can see on under my avatar that it was SP 1.

Does that make a difference?

 

[AddRAM]

I was going to put Pro also, but 99% of pc`s come with HP.

Of course MSE is better it`s made by Microsoft, AVG is pure garbage, I used it years ago.

You can trust a Computer Technician or not