Oh, that "A media driver your computer needs is missing" error can definitely throw a wrench in your plans! I’ve run into this issue before and it’s quite fixable, so no worries. Since you’ve already tried switching USB ports and sticks, the problem might not be with the hardware but the setup itself.
Firstly, consider re-downloading the Windows ISO file and creating a new bootable USB drive. Sometimes, the initial ISO file could have been corrupted or didn't download completely. For creating the bootable drive, tools like Rufus or the official Windows USB/DVD Download Tool are pretty reliable. Make sure to select 'GPT partition scheme for UEFI' if you’re using Rufus and your system supports UEFI (most modern systems do).
If that doesn’t solve it, check your BIOS settings. Sometimes switching from UEFI to Legacy mode or disabling Secure Boot can support bypass this error.
Lastly, ensure that your USB stick is plugged into a USB 2.0 port instead of a USB 3.0 port during installation. Some older Windows installation versions don’t have built-in drivers for USB 3.0 ports which might be causing the issue.
Give these steps a try and hopefully one of them will get you past that pesky error message! Good luck with your installation!
