Can't install Windows 8 Developer Preview
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Mar 15, 2026734 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I've burnt the Windows 8 Developer Preview DVD and inserted it into my laptop. Setup starts and looks good, but it then prompts me for a DVD driver. Saying it is missing. I can't progress further than this. There is no dedicated DVD driver to download for my laptop. Is this normal?
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Fix for: Can't install Windows 8 Developer Preview
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Please be aware that it is pre-release software, there will be problems with drivers. As an alternative, try using the USB installation method
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