Problems with Windows setup

Chuck978
Member

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05-25-2025, 11:06 AM

I just set up my new system and planned to add windows via USB. However, when I entered my activation key and tried to select my SSD for installation, it refused because the disk is MBR, not GPT. Need some assistance!

Chuck978

05-25-2025, 11:06 AM #1

FaithoOcOrea
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05-28-2025, 11:15 PM

Are you running Windows Media Creation Tool? If not, install it on a USB flash drive. Start your PC using the drive and adhere to the displayed steps. Choose to let the tool create a partition and format the disk accordingly. After completing these tasks, it will proceed with installing the operating system. When finished, restart the machine, removing the USB first. Voilà, you now have a fresh system ready to use.

FaithoOcOrea

05-28-2025, 11:15 PM #2

Disco_Master
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06-14-2025, 01:36 AM

I used the media tool after turning it off, entered my activation key, but it blocked me from choosing a drive, stating it's an MBR drive that must be converted to GPT.

Disco_Master

06-14-2025, 01:36 AM #3

I used the media tool after turning it off, entered my activation key, but it blocked me from choosing a drive, stating it's an MBR drive that must be converted to GPT.

___iRekt___
Senior Member

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06-14-2025, 03:34 AM

Format the SSD by clearing all existing partitions and allowing Windows to rebuild them. Note that GPT support is limited to UEFI mode, while legacy mode only allows UEFI. Booting the installation media in legacy mode versus UEFI affects whether GPT can be used.

_iRekt_

06-14-2025, 03:34 AM #4

Shotdown
Junior Member

06-20-2025, 04:58 PM

Confirmed UEFI mode booting but same problem persists

Shotdown

06-20-2025, 04:58 PM #5

Confirmed UEFI mode booting but same problem persists

Armandodark
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06-20-2025, 08:46 PM

And present it in a clean format while keeping the message intact.

Armandodark

06-20-2025, 08:46 PM #6

And present it in a clean format while keeping the message intact.

jbb366
Junior Member

07-01-2025, 02:09 AM

The setup interface handles everything automatically. Just remove the partition from the settings on the disk you wish to install on, and the process will take care of the rest.

jbb366

07-01-2025, 02:09 AM #7

The setup interface handles everything automatically. Just remove the partition from the settings on the disk you wish to install on, and the process will take care of the rest.