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lizzard89
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09-23-2016, 05:18 AM
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Hello, I'm working on setting up Windows 7 using UEFI and GPT. My laptop is from a legacy model with an MBR, but I've tried several methods: burning a DVD, using a bootable USB with Rufus, and activating Windows 10 via GPT. The screen freezes during startup, and I can't get Windows 10 to activate because I need to format the disk for the upgrade from Windows 7. Microsoft hasn't helped much. I'm trying to install Windows 7 directly in UEFI with only a Legacy ROM and GPT, so that when I switch to Windows 10 it will work properly in UEFI/GPT. Any advice?
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lizzard89
09-23-2016, 05:18 AM #1

Hello, I'm working on setting up Windows 7 using UEFI and GPT. My laptop is from a legacy model with an MBR, but I've tried several methods: burning a DVD, using a bootable USB with Rufus, and activating Windows 10 via GPT. The screen freezes during startup, and I can't get Windows 10 to activate because I need to format the disk for the upgrade from Windows 7. Microsoft hasn't helped much. I'm trying to install Windows 7 directly in UEFI with only a Legacy ROM and GPT, so that when I switch to Windows 10 it will work properly in UEFI/GPT. Any advice?

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09-23-2016, 10:48 AM
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You're likely thinking about ensuring compatibility between your hardware and operating systems. Setting the BIOS to UEFI will make sure any OS you install uses that format. GPT and MBR are tied to drive partitioning, so if your motherboard supports them, you should be fine. It might be better to start fresh by using a third-party tool to format the disk as a GPT partition first. Then configure the BIOS to run in UEFI mode (enable legacy support if it's available). Finally, install the desired operating system.
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09-23-2016, 10:48 AM #2

You're likely thinking about ensuring compatibility between your hardware and operating systems. Setting the BIOS to UEFI will make sure any OS you install uses that format. GPT and MBR are tied to drive partitioning, so if your motherboard supports them, you should be fine. It might be better to start fresh by using a third-party tool to format the disk as a GPT partition first. Then configure the BIOS to run in UEFI mode (enable legacy support if it's available). Finally, install the desired operating system.

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