I want to install Windows 7 on modern hardware with GPT. First, I downloaded Windows 7 iso. Then, I used NTLite to add the updates and usb3 drivers. Next, I used Rufus to flash the modified Windows 7 iso to my USB. Finally, I turned on CSM and booted to Windows 7. But, when I clicked to install windows, it shows "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing". What should I do? I don't use NVMe SSD, I'm using SATA SSD.
Did you also integrate the drivers in the boot.wim image? In your case "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing" means that after booting the installer is unable to read its files, suggesting a missing driver. I propose seeking additional help here (read this post and posts further down that page): usb-3-xhci-driver-stack-for-windows-7.81934/page-18#post-1846482 My two cents.
If the system's drives are set up with a RAID configuration and you switch to AHCI without the proper precautions, you risk corrupting the RAID array and losing data. Therefore, it's crucial to back up all important data before making any changes to the SATA mode.
Sorry for late reply. I've already changed to AHCI mode and integrated the USB3 drivers from https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...tack-for-windows-7.81934/page-18#post-1846482 (both install.wim and boot.wim). But it's still shows up "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing". Should I install Windows 7 through HBCD instead? Or change to MBR from GPT?
Thank you for this mod. Can I integrate this driver to boot.wim and install.wim with NTLite without cert?
I'm pretty sure the cert is needed because of the mod, else windows just overwrites the driver or doesn't utilize it to begin with. There was a few discussions about it on winraid... back when the forum actually looked and performed practically, not this current crap interface.
you may try sevenforums. over there, there are many discussions on Windows 7 install on modern motherboard. and install media update.
Did you try Windows 7 "Platinum" already? It works for both UEFI/MBR modes, also NVME / SATA SSDs are supported, as is Intel RST.