Windows 7 Drivers Required... WTF???!!!

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  1. Posts : 9
    Vista + Windows 7
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    Windows 7 Drivers Required... WTF???!!!


    I have hit a new problem, I am re-installing because Windows 7 thought i was ingenuine but i was using a CD + Serial purchased from PC World, so im just reinstalling because it was recommended to do so, now i try and re-install Windows 7, x84, and it says it cannot find drivers, if someone could please link me to download them for the following system :

    Compaq Presario CQ60-214EM
    SATA
    32-Bit
    Currently Running Vista
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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    AdilAA said:
    I have hit a new problem, I am re-installing because Windows 7 thought i was ingenuine but i was using a CD + Serial purchased from PC World, so im just reinstalling because it was recommended to do so, now i try and re-install Windows 7, x84, and it says it cannot find drivers, if someone could please link me to download them for the following system :

    Compaq Presario CQ60-214EM
    SATA
    32-Bit
    Currently Running Vista
    Have you googled it? presario CQ60-214EM drivers?
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  4.    #4

    Try running a Repair Install which sometimes will overcome the non-geniune error as it resets activation.

    Are you booting the installer to attempt your reinstall? What is the exact error message prompting for drivers?
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  5. Posts : 130
    Windows® 7 Home Basic 64bit, Build 7600
       #5

    Usually, when i'm re-installing a windows on different laptops, i'll just go to it's own website like for example, HP Laptop - I will search drivers at hp.com or Dell Laptop's drivers can be found in dell/compac website.

    Just go to their Supports Section where you can find the Drivers & Downloads Page and download ONLY those are not installed by Windows automatically during installation.
    Last edited by elsuirad; 27 May 2010 at 09:10. Reason: edit and added some words.
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  6.    #6

    Use the drivers given in the Win7 installer first, as they are either current or will be quickly updated in optional WIndows Updates.

    This is not XP or Vista; MS spent a fortune building drivers with all manufacturers so they would be in the installer or available via Updates.

    If any drivers are missing and not delivered via Updates then find those on the Support Downloads webpage for your model computer or device.

    Only use other chipset, etc. drivers if performance dictates it.
    Last edited by gregrocker; 27 May 2010 at 13:34.
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  7. Posts : 9
    Vista + Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    zigzag3143 said:
    AdilAA said:
    I have hit a new problem, I am re-installing because Windows 7 thought i was ingenuine but i was using a CD + Serial purchased from PC World, so im just reinstalling because it was recommended to do so, now i try and re-install Windows 7, x84, and it says it cannot find drivers, if someone could please link me to download them for the following system :

    Compaq Presario CQ60-214EM
    SATA
    32-Bit
    Currently Running Vista
    Have you googled it? presario CQ60-214EM drivers?
    gregrocker said:
    Try running a Repair Install which sometimes will overcome the non-geniune error as it resets activation.

    Are you booting the installer to attempt your reinstall? What is the exact error message prompting for drivers?

    Thank you for your replies
    @zigzag3143 > I have googled it it came up with the link theog gave
    @theog > Thanks for the link, but i am not recieving any required drivers
    @gregrocker > i get an error message when selecting drive saying :

    When selecting drive, it says "Hard Disk cannot be found", then there is a button saying Load Driver, Then it Says :
    "To install the device driver needed to access your hard drive, insert the installation media containing the driver files, and then click OK.
    Note: The installation media can be a floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive."

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  8.    #8

    Did you try the Repair Install? It is run from the desktop, not booted.

    You need the SATA controller drivers (from the chipset) for the installer to see your HD, apparently.
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  9. Posts : 9
    Vista + Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I think i may have found my solution, but unsure untill i take a long 2 hour restart, but when i hit the Windows Key + R and ran diskmgmt.msc, the only drive it could find was E: (HD CD ROM). i deleted the Windows 7 partition and recreated it, well not yet, im using a different program for this, so i have to restart

    I will give you a heads-up Tomorrrow
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  10. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #10

    When you first installed Win7 did you need Sata controller,then?

    If No, try this

    Check your HD.
    Disk Check

    Check with a hard drive diagnostic tools.
    Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.
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