I placed PopOS two weeks back and now I can't install Windows on my SSD.
I placed PopOS two weeks back and now I can't install Windows on my SSD.
I set up popOS two weeks after installing a brand new SSD. Now, when I try to install Windows 10, it shows an error saying "unknown filesystem." I need to resolve this so I can use the SSD with Windows. Fortunately, I didn’t format my old HD before installing Windows, but I’d like to take advantage of the SSD’s benefits.
I will carefully go through the process, explaining each step clearly. I need to understand the hardware setup and the filesystem involved before proceeding. The instructions suggest selecting a partition, deleting it, and using the empty space for installation. This means you’re working with a partition that doesn’t support certain file systems, so the steps are tailored to ensure compatibility. Be aware that performing these actions will permanently erase all data on that partition, so proceed with caution.
You might need to clean the SSD drive with diskpart. Connect the SSD to a bootable system. Launch a CMD window as administrator, type diskpart, select 'list disk' and locate the SSD disk number on the list. Choose the correct disk using type select disk (number of SSD). You should see a message confirming the SSD is selected. Use 'list part' to view available partitions (optional). If confident, proceed with cleaning and enter. Once done, you can install Windows on the SSD now.
Choosing an empty partition and clicking next lets the installer handle it automatically. You still need to confirm it. Removing partitions often doesn’t work, even though space is less than advertised. Manufacturers have been misleading customers for years. It’s strange that partition removal fails. Could you take a screenshot or capture the screen when this error appears?
I set up a partition during installation. When I removed the only available choice to create one, I had to make it anyway. Once I did that, I was able to install on the SSD. Now that I've booted Windows from my old hard drive, I notice the files were installed correctly, but the system still won't start.
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What install media do you use? USB stick? How is that put on there? It is possible you have UEFI turned on in your BIOS and trying to install non-UEFI boot record. That would result in not being able to boot. You can either turn off/on UEFI settings in the BIOS (depending on BIOS how its called), or make a new install USB with the right setting for your system.
grub is still being installed. The drive requires a full format before you can use it again.