“A required CD/DVD drive device is missing"

[perjac]

Have you confirmed you have the latest BIOS version?

What was the problem with the ISO that caused you to recompile from DVD files?

Did you attempt to write ISO to stick using this method: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

Did you then recompile files into ISO using this method: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/32055-bootable-iso-create-installation-files.html

Are you running the installer from the OS or booting it from BIOS? Try the other option.

Can you run or boot the installer on another computer so that it gets further into the install?

Thanks am going to try those two methods on that site now.

How do you confirm the latest BIOS. I been trying to work that out for quite some time now.

Also in all my stuffing around with my netbook I partitioned the drive and atm it is blank

 

[gregrocker]

Again: What was the problem with the ISO that caused you to recompile from DVD files?

The preferred method is to write the ISO to flash using UltraISO as given in the first tutorial. Wondering why you recompiled the files if you had an ISO.

Check your installed BIOS version on the first bootup screen or entering BIOS Setup using the key given on that screen. Then look on the Support Downloads webpage for your computer model to see if there is a more recent version to download and install.

You can also try resetting the CMOS in the BIOS when you are there: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/tp/clearcmos.htm

I see you had Linus before. I would nuke the HD wth DBAN to make sure it is rid of that code.

 

[perjac]

Again: What was the problem with the ISO that caused you to recompile from DVD files?

The preferred method is to write the ISO to flash using UltraISO as given in the first tutorial. Wondering why you recompiled the files if you had an ISO.

Check your installed BIOS version on the first bootup screen or entering BIOS Setup using the key given on that screen. Then look on the Support Downloads webpage for your computer model to see if there is a more recent version to download and install.

You can also try resetting the CMOS in the BIOS when you are there: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/tp/clearcmos.htm

I see you had Linus before. I would nuke the HD wth DBAN to make sure it is rid of that code.

Problem with iso was that the dvd/usb tool said the iso was invalid.

I had a thought. Could you run the windows install from a usb key that has booted into windows pe?

I tried the two methods you listed. The first one is the one I was using before but tried it again with the same result.

The vlite gives me the same error re the iso being invalid.

 

[gregrocker]

This means the ISO needs to be downloaded again.

The files you extracted to recreate the ISO were corrupt as well.

This is the source of your install problems.

Download the ISO again, load into ImgBurn, check that it says bootable, then burn at 4x speed with Verify.

View attachment 44701

 

[perjac]

This means the ISO needs to be downloaded again.

The files you extracted to recreate the ISO were corrupt as well.

This is the source of your install problems.

Download the ISO again, load into ImgBurn, check that it says bootable, then burn at 4x speed with Verify.

sorry misunderstood me there.

I bought a physical dvd copy from a local store. Created an ISO from this. It has worked for other. IF this is a problem I will have to find a dvd drive to add to the netbook.

 

[gregrocker]

If you copy the files from the DVD into Vlite, then it should compile the ISO with no problem.

What error does it give and when?

You can also try formatting your USB flash stick Primary in Disk Management, loading the files into the root exactly as they appear on DVD, then trying to boot it that way. It always works for me. Tap the key given on first bootup screen for Boot Menu; look under Hard Drives.

Try also Win2Flash which also uses Files to create the bootable flash stick.

 

[theog]

Hi

How to go from Linux to Windows:

How to Remove Linux and Install Windows XP

Hi

Have you set your HD to:

MS-DOS (Active)

 

[perjac]

vlite works fine then when you use the windows dvd creation tool it says invalid iso.

I will try to just copy it all across now. However that is pretty much the way it says to do it by the other method isn't it?

EDIT: Also there is no bios update on the Kogan website.

 

[gregrocker]

Use UltraISO trial version Bootable tab to write ISO you load in first.

Here is the tute for that: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/32055-bootable-iso-create-installation-files.html


Here is the Win2Flash video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srOoGhm-jcI

WinToFlash - Install Windows from usb - Home page I believe it uses files.

Another method to extract the ISO from DVD is ImgBurn: View attachment 44703
.

 

[perjac]

Thanks Will try that now.

 

[perjac]

OK the imgburn I have done before which gives me the driver missing error. Same happened with the downloaded ISO.

I will give the win2flash a go now.

 

[perjac]

ok did the win2flash, followed through exactly as per the video and worked great. Right up to the same require cd/dvd device driver.

AAAARRRGHGHHH.

I always end up having issues when installing windows.

 

[theog]

Hi

Where did you get your Win7 DVD & licence from?

from a computer store in the area. i followed the oem licensing requirements for it.

Hi

Use your New DVD you have to make your USB stick.
Using method 2.
You can add your drivers to the stick also.

What step in this tutorial do you get to?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C

How to Remove Linux and Install Windows XP

Have you set your HD to:
MS-DOS (Active)

 

[perjac]

I get the between step 4 & 5 and it comes up with the cd/dvd drivers missing.

Will try and update the hdd to be msdos type.

Give me a tic.

 

[perjac]

that tip from ms to delete linux just looks like how to clear the partitions. How do you create the msdos partition you are talking about?

 

[perjac]

allright i give up. How do you setup the partitions on the disk ready for install?

I have a usb with windows pe on it I can boot to.

 

[theog]

that tip from ms to delete linux just looks like how to clear the partitions. How do you create the msdos partition you are talking about?

Hi

Take a look at those tutorials:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C

http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...ck-reference-list-installing-windows-7-a.html


http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/34853-common-installation-problems.html

 

[perjac]

thanks for your help. Still getting the same problems.

I might have another look in the new year. Thanks for ally our help guys and enjoy the new years celebrations.

Hopefully microsoft comes up with a solution for a problem that's obviously plaguing heaps of people.

Cheers,

J

 

[gregrocker]

Check your installed BIOS version on the first bootup screen or entering BIOS Setup using the key given on that screen. Then look on the Support Downloads webpage for your computer model to see if there is a more recent version to download and install.

You can also try resetting the CMOS in the BIOS when you are there: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/tp/clearcmos.htm

I see you had Linus before. I would nuke the HD wth DBAN to make sure it is rid of that code.

What were the specific results for these troubleshooting steps given earlier?

We never give up here.

 

[perjac]

Check your installed BIOS version on the first bootup screen or entering BIOS Setup using the key given on that screen. Then look on the Support Downloads webpage for your computer model to see if there is a more recent version to download and install.

You can also try resetting the CMOS in the BIOS when you are there: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/tp/clearcmos.htm

I see you had Linus before. I would nuke the HD wth DBAN to make sure it is rid of that code.

What were the specific results for these troubleshooting steps given earlier?

We never give up here.

BIOS Version is 1.0.0 and when I look on the kogan website there is no bios updates.

I am trying to download dban but having troubles doing this *(kind of embarrasing )
Got the zip file from the site but no exe in there... Trying to look again but sourceforge is not wanting to play atm.

Interesting sidenote. I stuckt he usb in my other laptop and it wouldn't boot it saying "ntldr is missing" Any idea what that is. I figure I could see if the usb worked on my laptop then I know that that side is all ok.

Wiped the cmos and still same error.