[SOLVED] I can't install Windows from USB stick - - - "media driver is missing" error ?

[tompierce4]

Hi, I just built a new pc (parts below)

Ryzen 5 7600
RX6750XT
Asrock B650m-hdv/m.2
2x16GB TForce Delta DDR5 6000mhz
Kingston NV2 PCIE 4.0 2TB m.2
Corsair RM750E

I built the pc and it booted to the BIOS immediately however when I try to install windows 10 from a usb installation I am getting an error "a media driver your computer needs is missing".

I cannot figure out what drivers are needed. I have updated my BIOS to the latest version from the asrock site.

I have searched online for drivers but cannot find anything. I have tried to remove the usb installation media and plugging it back in while in the installation but that has not worked either.

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[baboma]

Enable USB legacy support in BIOS? Try a different USB port (in the back)?

How was Win ISO imaged onto USB key?

 

[tompierce4]

Enable USB legacy support in BIOS? Try a different USB port (in the back)?

How was Win ISO imaged onto USB key?

Hi thanks for the reply,

I can't find any option for USB legacy support in the BIOS and I have tried all of the USB ports on the motherboard.

I created the USB installation media using the program from the Windows website and followed those steps

 

[SkyNetRising]

I can't find any option for USB legacy support in the BIOS and I have tried all of the USB ports on the motherboard.
I created the USB installation media using the program from the Windows website and followed those steps

Is NVME drive being detected in BIOS?
Can you show a screenshot? (upload to imgur.com and post link)

Try enabling CSM.
Make sure fast boot is disabled,
secure boot disabled and
sata controller is set to AHCI mode.

How long ago was windows installation media created?
If it was long ago (like a year ago), then recreate windows installation media, to include latest updates.

 

[TerryLaze]

If this happens when you are supposed to select the drive to install windows to then go here an download the file that says "SATA Floppy Image ver:9.3.2.255"
uncompress it and put it on a folder on the usb, then you can hit load driver and point to that folder.
https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B650M-HDVM.2/index.asp#Download

Otherwise you might have to download all the files and slipstream them into a new usb.

 

[tompierce4]

Fixed! I just recreated the bootable windows install on a different USB drive and it worked, no issues. Thank you for the help

 

[SkyNetRising]

I guess - it was outdated installation media then. 👍

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Seems like in the past I’ve seen where certain USB drives will normally work fine but for whatever reason don’t like being used as a windows installation drive.

 

[35below0]

Fixed! I just recreated the bootable windows install on a different USB drive and it worked, no issues. Thank you for the help

This can happen sometimes. The Win 11 USB i bought was faulty so i created my own, using Rufus.

It's much better to try a different stick than to fiddle with CSM and Secure Boot. It only causes trouble.
Also worth trying different USB ports on the motherboard.