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No Signed Device Drivers Were Found: How to Fix This Error
Check tried and tested solutions to get rid of the error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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While Microsoft has, over time, made installing Windows a lot easier, especially withWindows 11 upgradeavailable in the update section, users still come across errors. The most complex of these is theNo signed device drivers were foundmessage.
The error message reads,No signed device drivers were found. Make sure that the installation media contains the correct drivers, and then click OK. And clickingOKdoes not resolve things. So why does the error appear, and how can you fix it? Let’s find out!
Why does it say No signed device drivers were found?
The errorNo signed device drivers were foundon USB during Windows installation indicates that the disk or storage drivers are missing from the bootable USB, and as a result, you can’t proceed with the installation. It can appear on all iterations of the OS, from Windows 7 to Windows 11.
Here are the primary reasons you are getting the error:
How do I fix No signed device drivers were found?
Before we start with the complex ones, here are a few quick tricks to try:
If none work, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Manually add the driver to the bootable USB
A quick fix when you get theNo signed device drivers were founderror is to copy the missing driver to the flash drive and then add it directly during the Windows installation.
2. Create another bootable USB drive
3. Make sure the partition is active
If the partition you are accessing is not active, that could be the reason you are seeingNo signed device drivers were foundon Asus. After using thediskpartutility and setting the partition to active, you will have things up and running in no time.
4. Clear and format the disk
When the previous solutions failed to fixNo signed device drivers were foundin Windows 7, it could be a problem with the disk to blame. Formatting the disk should help in this case. Remember to copy any critical files on the disk before you proceed.
5. Reset the BIOS
That’s it! If none of the fixes listed earlier worked, resetting the BIOS should get rid of theNo signed device drivers were foundon Lenovo devices.
And after you have installed the new iteration, do not forget to check some quick tips toboost Windows performance.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
