Ok so i am trying to install windows 7 ultimate on my friends hp pavilion dv6 but i cant proceed because it keeps asking me for a driver or media cd. i only have the windows 7 cd. is there any sort of way to get passed this i was going to install drivers after the installation like i always do. any iso you can give me or solution. I cant go back because i aready formated the drives.
InformationWe always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create
Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?
You can Order HP Recovery Disks from here:
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Where did you get the Win7 Ultimate ISO and how is it burned to disk or written to flash stick? How do you plan to activate it?
That laptop comes with Win7 Home Premium. Using the Product Key on COA sticker on bottom of laptop you can reinstall it as often as you need. There is no reason to use Ultimate as most consumers who do not need the few extra expensive features and otherwise the OS is the same.
The error is almost always a bad ISO or installer, so do it over with the one provided for your licensed versions in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
@gregrocker its a official windows 7 disc for 3 pcs. i now it works because i used one on my dell inspiron 14r worked fine.
it keeps asking me for a cd that i dont have i. i wanted to install drivers after the installation like i always do. and @theog i know about those discs but i wanted something free like a iso image to burn
You say in your first post that you're using WIndows 7 Ultimate . But Family Pack for use on 3 PC's (at a time) is only offered for Home Premium
In any case you should install the licensed version which came with the PC. Download and burn to DVD the installer provided in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 then follow the steps in the blue link to get and keep a perfect install. Pay attention to how drivers are handled in Win7 because it is not at all like XP.
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