Solved Clean install asking for CD/DVD driver

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I am doing a clean install on an Acer Veriton Z290G. I boot from the CD/DVD drive and it loads the files ok and then when I select install now I get a message :

A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now.

I looked on Acers site at the drivers and don't see it. Or maybe I don't understand. Anyone know what I could do at this point to complete this install?
 

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As message says, Windows installer needs a drive (normally a disk SATA drive). It's strange because Win 7 installer should have all drives for your Acer Veriton Z290G.
I suppose you are trying to install win 7, correct? Are you replacing the HDD? Witch bios version you have?
I've seen on a review that it comes with Win 7 Pro.
Normally, you have a default factory restore option in BIOS. It uses an image from a hidden partition to restore to factory default and it's a good option. As it formats your HDD, make a backup of all your files.
 

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Its not that I need a drive, it's asking for me to install the driver for the CD/DVD drive. I did find that this can happen per Microsoft if the ISO was burned to fast to the DVD. Tried burning it at a lower speed but the burn stalled/stuck at 27%. I attempted the install several times with no luck prior to posting the original post. Just for giggles I attempted one more time and it is installing fine as I type this. I'll post back the results soon.
 

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Sorry, you're wrong.
Your problem has nothing to do on how fast the disk was burned, as long as it did without errors.
The installation wizard uses Windows itself. This Windows also needs some minimal hardware drives, like USB and SATA controller to work and install Windows to the HDD or SSD. You didn't answered my questions, so I can't help you further.
 

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System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
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    Windows 7 Pro
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    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
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    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
Well that's OK. The install went fine on my last attempt. I don't put much into what I read on the Microsoft's forums. That's why I come here. I know this forum and have found it extremely helpful. It was 7 home prem. 64bit. New hard drive. Now doing updates. Thank you for your efforts.
 

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I work on many PCs/Laptops for people to get hands on experience. I am a student at a technical college learning about computers and networks.
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