Windows 7 DVD device driver missing

[kojo87]

im trying to do a clean install of Windows 7 Home Premium x86 (final RTM version) on my dad's mini-ITX build but i am getting an error message that says "DVD device driver is missing" please install driver yadda yadda. but where in the world do i get a DVD driver? its booting off the DVD drive for christ sake! the drive IDE and not SATA. according to my Googling that may be part of the problem but i don't feel like buying a new drive. any solutions?

 

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When you encounter the error message "DVD device driver is missing" during a Windows 7 installation, it usually indicates that the installer is having trouble detecting the DVD drive correctly. This issue can sometimes occur with older hardware configurations. Here are some steps and solutions you can try to resolve this problem without needing to purchase a new drive:

Possible Solutions:​

1. Change the SATA Mode in BIOS:
   • Check your BIOS settings and look for an option related to SATA mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID).
   • Change it to IDE mode (if available) to see if that helps the installer recognize the DVD drive.
   []Modify the Registry:
   • If changing the SATA mode doesn't work, you can try modifying the registry during the installation process.
   • When you reach the error message, press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt.
   • Type the following commands:

      regedit

   • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Services/pciide.
   • Change the "Start" value from 3 to 0.
   • Close the Registry Editor and continue the installation process.
   []Use a Different Installation Method:
   • If the above steps don't work, consider creating a bootable USB drive with the Windows 7 installation files instead. This bypasses the need for the DVD drive altogether.
2. Update the Installation Media:
   • The error could also be due to a corrupted or incomplete installation image. Try creating a new installation DVD from a fresh ISO file to rule out this possibility.

     Note:​

     • Make sure to back up any important data from the system before making changes.
     • These solutions are intended to address the specific error; however, hardware compatibility issues can sometimes be persistent.
     Try these steps and see if they help you overcome the "DVD device driver is missing" error during your Windows 7 Home Premium installation.