Install Windows on a suitable device or server. Ensure compatibility with your hardware and operating requirements.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Install Windows on a suitable device or server. Ensure compatibility with your hardware and operating requirements.

Install Windows on a suitable device or server. Ensure compatibility with your hardware and operating requirements.

Install Windows on a suitable device or server. Ensure compatibility with your hardware and operating requirements.

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CheeseHead_007
Junior Member

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02-09-2026, 09:35 PM

#1

Your friend likely chose Drive 0, Partition 1. Just to confirm, you're looking for clarity on that selection.

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CheeseHead_007

02-09-2026, 09:35 PM #1

Your friend likely chose Drive 0, Partition 1. Just to confirm, you're looking for clarity on that selection.

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mdelch
Junior Member

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02-10-2026, 06:21 AM

#2

The first option uses an EFI partition for the bootloader, while the third is set up for recovery to restore Windows if needed. Install the latter in the second one.

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mdelch

02-10-2026, 06:21 AM #2

The first option uses an EFI partition for the bootloader, while the third is set up for recovery to restore Windows if needed. Install the latter in the second one.

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DantehIsGay
Posting Freak

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02-18-2026, 02:17 AM

#3

Choose Partition 2 only. It’s the only option available.

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DantehIsGay

02-18-2026, 02:17 AM #3

Choose Partition 2 only. It’s the only option available.

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Thuder2
Member

174

02-18-2026, 04:26 AM

#4

EFI partitions are consistently 100MB in size, and recovery typically requires 400–500MB.

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Thuder2

02-18-2026, 04:26 AM #4

EFI partitions are consistently 100MB in size, and recovery typically requires 400–500MB.

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MEEKA2002
Member

67

02-18-2026, 05:39 AM

#5

Very clear with "primary" and plenty of room there!

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MEEKA2002

02-18-2026, 05:39 AM #5

Very clear with "primary" and plenty of room there!

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steven753
Junior Member

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02-22-2026, 02:06 PM

#6

He recommended placing it in Partition 1 as mentioned in the initial message.

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steven753

02-22-2026, 02:06 PM #6

He recommended placing it in Partition 1 as mentioned in the initial message.

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centdix
Member

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02-22-2026, 08:18 PM

#7

Apologies for the misunderstanding.

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centdix

02-22-2026, 08:18 PM #7

Apologies for the misunderstanding.

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Axx_pack88
Junior Member

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02-24-2026, 01:38 PM

#8

Deffo Drive 0 Partition 2

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Axx_pack88

02-24-2026, 01:38 PM #8

Deffo Drive 0 Partition 2