How to Fix A Required CD/DVD Device Drive Is Missing Message

The quickest way to install Windows operating system is using USB drive as installation media. The most common error that you receive during the installation is “A required CD/DVD device driver is missing”, which appears when you try to install Windows from a USB drive.

Users who are receiving the above mentioned error can the follow the instructions given below to continue the installation even after the error.


Step 1: Connect your bootable USB flash drive to the computer.

Step 2: Boot using the flash drive and begin installing Windows. When you receive “CD/DVD device drive is missing” error dialog click on Cancel button. This action should take you to the welcome screen.

Step 3: Now, remove your bootable USB flash drive and reconnect it to a different USB port. Windows installer should now detect the drive and you should be able to continue the installation.