Windows 7 Help with Windwos 7 installation.

[ccog]

Okay, I screwed up badly. I had the Windows 32 bit RC build 7100, I wanted the 64 bit version after that.

So whenever I would insert the disc and restart computer, the installation screen comes up, I hit install now.
"No device drivers were found. Make sure that the installation media contains the correct drivers, then click OK." That's what comes up when I hit my Hard Drive. It says I can use it if I formatt it, so then I click that and it says "Windows can't format C. Check to see that the disk and drive are connected properly, make sure that th e disk is not read only, and then try again. For more information search Help for read-only files and how to change them."

Another problem, I wiped my hard drive (I can still access the bios and stuff.) Does anybody know how to fix this? I have a 500 GB SATA II Hard Drive.

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you are encountering multiple issues when trying to install Windows 64-bit on your system. Let's address each problem step by step:

1. Missing Device Drivers during Installation:​

• The error message you are receiving ("No device drivers were found...") typically indicates that Windows Setup is unable to locate the necessary drivers to recognize your hard drive.
• Here's how you can resolve this:

• Driver Installation: You might need to load the SATA controller driver during Windows installation. You can do this by providing the driver during setup. Usually, this involves downloading the specific driver for your motherboard's SATA controller from the manufacturer's website.
• BIOS Settings: Ensure that the SATA mode in the BIOS is set correctly. It should typically be set to AHCI mode for Windows to recognize the hard drive properly.

  2. Inability to Format C Drive:​

  • If you are unable to format the C drive during Windows installation, it might be due to various reasons:
  []Drive Connection: Double-check the physical connections of the hard drive to ensure it is properly connected to the motherboard. []Read-Only Issue: Confirm that the disk is not set to read-only. This setting can sometimes prevent formatting. []Disk Health: There could be potential issues with the hard drive itself. If the drive is faulty, it might not allow formatting.

  Steps to Troubleshoot:​

  1. SATA Controller Driver:
     • Download the necessary SATA controller driver for your motherboard from the manufacturer's website. You usually need to provide this driver during Windows installation.
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  1. ]BIOS Settings:
     • Access the BIOS and check the SATA mode. Set it to AHCI if it's not already.
     []Physical Connection:
     • Ensure the hard drive is properly connected to the motherboard.
     []Check Disk Health:
     • If you suspect the hard drive might be faulty, you can try connecting it to another system to check its health using diagnostic tools. By following these steps, you should be able to address the issues you are facing with installing Windows 64-bit and formatting your hard drive. Let me know if you need further assistance with any of these steps!