While Intel's removal of the f6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip file has created challenges for those building or reinstalling systems, there are still reliable ways to get your drives recognized during Windows installation. Whether you choose to extract the driver yourself, download it from your PC manufacturer, or simply disable VMD in the BIOS, you now have the knowledge to overcome the "We couldn't find any drives" error.

Modern laptops and desktops—especially those using 11th to 14th Gen Intel Core processors—use Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) technology to manage NVMe SSDs. Windows installation media does not always include native VMD drivers.