Windows 10: Problem with device not recognised need to try under windows 7

I have a Problem with a device not recognised ( in device manager bt not recognised by the software ) need to try under windows 7( Elgato capture HD ) thought i could try under windows 7, is there a way of running windows 7 as a dual boot, with windows 10 already installed, run from a USB pen or virtual OS ? which is my best otption ? been told i can create a windows to go windows 7 pen, but the host hard drives are not available, so i assume also the internet etc....so wouldnt be able to install the Elgato software or drivers to the usb pen.

Advice please

thanks

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Problem with device not recognised need to try under windows 7

I have a Problem with a device not recognised ( in device manager bt not recognised by the software ) need to try under windows 7( Elgato capture HD ) thought i could try under windows 7, is there a way of running windows 7 as a dual boot, with windows 10 already installed, run from a USB pen or virtual OS ? which is my best otption ? been told i can create a windows to go windows 7 pen, but the host hard drives are not available, so i assume also the internet etc....so wouldnt be able to install the Elgato software or drivers to the usb pen.

Advice please

thanks

 

Problem with device not recognised need to try under windows 7

To determine the installed version press the key combination of the Windows key + the R key, type winver and press Enter, will give the Version and Build number.
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Windows 7 Professional keeps dropping the DVD/CD drive

Working with a fresh install (2nd attempt) of Windows 7 Professional on new hardware. The motherboard is a Gigabyte EP45-UD3P. Running 4G of RAM and an Intel Q9400 Quad Core CPU. The DVD/CD optical drive is a Pioneer DVR-218L.

Here's the problem - after two fresh installs, Windows 7 drops the DVD/CD drive and I get the following error in Device Manager (The device cannot start {code 10}). After the install, the drive works for a period of time, then stops working and I get the error code.

The driver appears to be a standard Windows driver (CD-ROM driver).

I've tried uninstalling the drive and re-installing it in Device Manager but it does not work - I continue to get the device error.

I've also swapped out the DVD/CD drive to insure it's not a bad unit. Same problem with both drives.

What do you suggest for next steps?? Could it be an issue with the motherboard?? A driver problem?

I visited the Pioneer web site - could not find any help or additional Windows 7 drivers.

What now??