If you’re experiencing issues with missing drivers during the Windows installation process, here are some troubleshooting steps to help resolve the issue:
Method 1: Reinstall Windows
Reinstalling Windows can sometimes resolve the issue. You’ll need to perform a clean installation, which will remove all installed drivers and install them from scratch.
- Close any open programs and applications.
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “msconfig” in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
- In the System Configuration window, click on “Services” and check if any services are listed with ” Disabled”.
- Click on the Disable button next to each service that’s not needed.
- Click on Finish.
Method 2: Update Drivers
If your computer is running an outdated driver, it may cause issues during installation.
- Open Device Manager by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager from the dropdown menu.
- Expand the “Display Adapters” section.
- Look for any drivers with a yellow exclamation mark or a red X marked next to them.
- Right-click on the problematic driver and select “Update Driver” > “Search automatically”.
- Follow the prompts to update the driver.
Method 3: Use Windows Update
- Open the Control Panel by pressing the Windows key + I.
- Click on “Update & Security”.
- Click on “Windows Update” from the left-hand menu.
- Click on “Check for updates” under the “Recommended” section.
- If an update is available, click on “Download and install” to start the update process.
Method 4: Disable Device Manager
If you’re experiencing issues with a specific device (e.g., sound or network drivers), you can disable it temporarily until the issue is resolved:
- Open Device Manager by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager from the dropdown menu.
- Expand the “Sound” section.
- Look for any devices with an exclamation mark or a red X marked next to them.
- Right-click on each device and select “Disable device”.
- Wait a few seconds and then enable the device again.
Method 5: Check for conflicts
Sometimes, driver conflicts can cause issues during installation.
- Open Device Manager by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager from the dropdown menu.
- Expand the “Network Adapters” section.
- Look for any devices with a yellow exclamation mark or an error code next to them.
- Right-click on each device and select “Disable device”.
- Wait a few seconds and then enable the device again.
Method 6: Use a third-party driver manager
Some drivers can be problematic during installation. You can use third-party tools like:
- Driver Talent (free)
- Driver Booster (paid)
- Auto Driver Updater (free trial)
These tools will scan your computer and provide a list of missing or outdated drivers that need to be updated.
Method 7: Boot in Safe Mode
Boot your computer in Safe Mode by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “msconfig” and pressing Enter, then in the System Configuration window, select the Safe Mode option under the General tab.