Laptop Partitioning Messed Up
Laptop Partitioning Messed Up
I possess a Lenovo laptop from around 2014 running Windows 8.1. I needed to upgrade to Windows 10. I used a pen drive containing Windows 10 64-bit and loaded it. During the partitioning phase, there were seven partitions, with all except two being recovery partitions. I attempted to install Windows 10 on the main partition with over 800 GB, but received the message: "Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk is of the GPT partition style." I found a suggestion online about converting it to MGP or similar in the BIOS. I tried booting into BIOS and explored various methods, but it kept looping. It displayed "Lenovo" and then a black screen that persisted for about ten seconds. It also mentioned Intel UNDI, PXE-2.1 (Build 083), and listed several patents. I attempted to format the USB as GPT and install Windows, but the same error appeared. On the installation screen, I tried the "Repair My Computer" option and was directed to UEFI settings. Updated on November 12, 2017 by Zentorno56
Remove the HDD, start BIOS, then boot Windows 10 from USB, connect the HDD again and format it using a GParted or similar tool.
Verify secure boot is turned off first. Confirm you're using Windows 10 x64 with GPT partitioning for UEFI in Rufus. Start booting from the USB, remove all disk partitions as suggested, then install Windows. Later, you can adjust partitions or disk space if needed.
Are you certain you're entering the correct keys for the BIOS? Each brand or model uses a unique sequence, not all are the same.
I've tested all the function keys and also removed and escaped them.
Your brother's laptop features a tiny button on the side; you need to press it while also pressing the power button to enter BIOS. After installing Linux, I just reconfigured it. [edit] Also, before anyone replies, the topics have been combined—my earlier message wasn’t included, which is why I mentioned turning off secure boot and partitioning.
Boot security is turned off, so I created a GPT file format for the USB. It still shows I need to change it to FAT32, which I did successfully. Also, I discovered a method to access UEFI settings but don’t see an option to adjust the MBR.