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can't install windows please help

MrMuffin

MrMuffin

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so i build my computer a few days ago and installed pop os on it but because of driver issues i decided to use windows 10 i created my media tool with the official microsoft thing on their website booted up my pc clicked install and got an error message saying "a media driver you computer needs is missing" i have already tried to flash the usb drive again but same thing again any help would be appreciated
Thanks in advance
edit: i am using a gtx 460 and am not sure but might have cms enabled sorry can't check right now
 
Hi,
Need more system info board/ cpu and what are you attempting to install windows on a hdd or ssd and exact type sata/...

I'd usually use rufus to create the usb stick with an iso or use a dvd if a really old system and it has a burner.
Just optimize defaults in bios and go.
 
ThrashZone said:
Hi,
Need more system info board/ cpu and what are you attempting to install windows on a hdd or ssd and exact type sata/...

I'd usually use rufus to create the usb stick with an iso or use a dvd if a really old system and it has a burner.
Just optimize defaults in bios and go.
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DjRjyK what bios settings would you recommend? don't know if its relevant but i have secure boot disabled
 
Hi,
Media the installer is missing is likely the m.2 driver.
I'd suggest having it on usb stick or use a sata 2.5" ssd instead.

Bios should be fine at optimize defaults.

All this would look good added to your system spec's page
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Hi,
I've installed the m.2 driver in the os then system imaged after the sata install and restored it to the m.2

But you can install the m.2 driver during the install it's just a different process.
 
Try USB 2.0 for install. Error could mean windows installer don't have drivers for USB 3.
 
ThrashZone said:
Hi,
I've installed the m.2 driver in the os then system imaged after the sata install and restored it to the m.2

But you can install the m.2 driver during the install it's just a different process.
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ok so exactly how would i install windows onto my nvme ssd i didn't understand what you meant

elemelek said:
Try USB 2.0 for install. Error could mean windows installer don't have drivers for USB 3.
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already tried, same thing
 
Hi,
On this screen you'd point it to the other usb stick with the m.2 driver on it.
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Hi,
Could be a usb 3 driver as already said.

You putting that flash drive in the front of the case and is it usb 3 ?
I've never had any issues with usb 3 unless it was installing win-7 in usb 3
Win-10 media should have usb 3 already.

Maybe rufus will work lol

But yes m.2 is most likely the missing driver.
Get it from samsung website
 
Put it on another usb stick and use Browse on the prior screen you showed.
 
Hi,
If it fails use a sata 2.5" ssd.
 
Hi,
I don't know
Some say the m.2 is defective is why the installer doesn't recognize the m.2
It's not the first time a samsung m.2 wasn't recognized but you'd have to attempt to install the m.2 driver.
If it doesn't help
Sata ssd and the install goes fine leave the m.2 installed and see what happens then.

Could of tried popos on sata ssd also.
 
You need to fill in your region.
 
Where is sorry located on a globe ?
 
Language translations and terms are not making sense to you.

Sata ssd is a 2.5" solid state drive and you questioned me saying try to install on a sata sdd

Frankly from your popos issues I never knew you were trying to install it on a m.2 ssd until now.
These are very different ssd types.
 
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