Windows 10: Incompatible device - Device is not installed

I'm trying to upgrade a client from Windows 7 Pro 64 to Windows 10 using the Upgrade Assistant. It downloads and verifies and then starts the installation. At the end, it errors out saying that an incompatible device must be removed. The device is listed as a Linksys AE1200/2500. - The problem is, that device is not connected to the computer. It is my understanding that it was connected some time back but no more.

I checked Device Manager (including show hidden devices) and it's not there. I have gone through the registry and removed everything associated with Cisco, Linksys, AE1200, and AE2500. I the C drive for anything Cisco, Linksys, AE1200 and AE2500 and removed anything I found. Unfortunately, the problem still persists.

Any thoughts on how to get Windows to stop thinking it's installed, or a way to bypass the check?

Thanks in advance. I'm out of ideas.

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No audio output device is installed - A device attached to the system is not functioning





Hi,

I get a no audio output device is installed popup message. Can anyone please help? I have posted the screenshot for reference. Clearly this doesn't seem to be a driver problem.

Thanks.

 

No audio output device is installed - A device attached to the system is not functioning

Hello Ravish,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

We understand the inconvenience you have experienced. Let us know below things to analyze the issue.

• What is the make and model of your device?
• Is it a Laptop or Desktop?
• Did you connect any external speakers for your device?
• Are you getting this error when you try to update drivers through Device Manager?
• Did you tried installing the latest audio drivers for your device?
• Did you tried rebooting your PC after complete shutdown?

You can see this error " A device attached to the system is not functioning", when the device is switched off, or connected improperly.

Give us brief description about the issue to assist you better.

 

I'm not certain of this, but I believe that if you use the Media Creation tool, the checks will not be applied.