A Media Driver Your Computer Needs Is Missing; Error When Trying To Install Windows 10 Using A USB

Asked By Colleen J Fix 0 points N/A Posted on - 11/26/2020

I am getting the following error – A media driver your computer needs is missing. I want to install Windows 10 using USB. Is there any workaround for this?

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Answered By George F Watkins 0 points N/A #345536

A Media Driver Your Computer Needs Is Missing; Error When Trying To Install Windows 10 Using A USB

A media driver your computer needs is missing. Many people have faced this issue. Here is a trick for you –

Method 1

a. Insert the USB and start the installation.
b. A screen will come that will ask for the driver.
c. Click on Cancel.
d. The Welcome screen appears or the error screen.
e. Take your USB out.
f. Plug into another USB port.
g. Continue with the installation.

The previous method has helped many people. If you are stuck, try other methods –

Method 2

Change your USB to USB 2.0. There are some reasons for which all the USBs are not supported. Using USB 2.0 can solve your issue.

Method 3

a. Go into BIOS.
b. Search in the browser for steps as it varies for different models.
c. Go to UEFI settings.
d. Disable Legacy USB and Legacy USB.

e. Set SATA to AHCI.
f. Save the changes.
g. Try to install Windows 10.

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• Posted on - 11/26/2020
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