Installing Windows 7 through USB Type C - Technical Whitepaper
April 2016
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Installing Win7 through USB Type C
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1 Introduction
Windows 7 does not come with built-in USB 3.1 drivers support during install. Since the drivers are missing, once you boot
into the OS installation set up, the communication through the USB type C port is lost.
This guide provides instructions on how to prepare to install Windows 7 through a USB Type C port.







