Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer hardware

As I was trying to reinstall win 7 on my HP Pavilion dv6-7028tx Enterta laptop, upon competition, I was given this message by win7 saying that " windows setup could not configure windows on this computer's hardwear".
I did some research on this issue, it appeared to be the lack of SATA drivers on my computer.　
Could you please advise me which intel SATA driver should I installed to fix the problem?
If this method doesn’t work, then can you please tell me how to change the BIOS hard disk drive setting to AHCI or IDE?
Many thanks
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Hi:
You can't change the drive controller setting in the BIOS on any HP consumer notebook made in the last 5 - 6 years or so.
See if this works...
Download the drivers from this link below (first file listed -- 64 bit).
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=2101&DwnldID=23060&keyword=Intel+Rap...
Extract (copy) the files onto a usb flash drive without any folders.
With the flash drive and W7 installation media in the machine, boot from the W7 installation media.
After you select the install now option, select the Drive Options - Advanced menu, then select the Load Driver option.
You should now see the storage driver files listed.
If you check the box, it will only include the compatible driver.
Follow the prompts and hopefully, W7 will install.

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This issue can be caused by hard disk settings in bios or DVD drive or bad SATA cable. Please try those steps below:
Upgrade the BIOS to the latest version; go into the BIOS and activate "Load Fail-Safe Defaults".
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My name is Md. Naushad, contact No- 9436507010.
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If the issue is urgent to your business, it is recommended that you contact Microsoft Product Support Services
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