Disk appears listed in BIOS settings, yet fails to start from it or choose it during boot.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Disk appears listed in BIOS settings, yet fails to start from it or choose it during boot.

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Zzenzouki_G0D
Junior Member

05-17-2016, 08:14 PM

#11

It seems the system is already set up for Windows installation on this pre-built PC. The MBR partition table indicates compatibility with older Windows versions, while EFI systems require GPT disks. Since the OEM reserved the partition, installing Windows might not be feasible unless you use a workaround or alternative method.

Zzenzouki_G0D

05-17-2016, 08:14 PM #11

Cre3peR
Member

05-17-2016, 08:14 PM

#12

Sure, I'll rephrase that for you.

It seems like you're suggesting a way to proceed by deleting all partitions first, then clicking 'next'. You can also click 'next' without any partitions selected, which will handle everything automatically.

Cre3peR

05-17-2016, 08:14 PM #12

_Donut_Cat_
Junior Member

05-17-2016, 08:14 PM

#13

Thanks for the update. I only switched the disk from MBR to GPT without losing any data using Windows' tool, and everything is functioning smoothly now.

_Donut_Cat_

05-17-2016, 08:14 PM #13

Thanks for the update. I only switched the disk from MBR to GPT without losing any data using Windows' tool, and everything is functioning smoothly now.

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