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Alexis141
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03-27-2016, 04:37 AM

You just built a new system and installed Windows 8, but it shows an error: installation failed because the selected drive doesn’t meet requirements. It mentions a MBR structure and says Windows only works on GPT drives. Your specs include a Sempron 2650 with 2x2GB RAM, a 250GB Samsung HDD, and a 9600GT hard drive. The Windows key you’re using has worked before, so it shouldn’t cause issues. Thanks for the help!

Alexis141

03-27-2016, 04:37 AM #1

sunofmars67
Member

03-31-2016, 07:17 AM

You must delete the partition table from the storage device.

sunofmars67

03-31-2016, 07:17 AM #2

You must delete the partition table from the storage device.

Sparkle_Mage
Member

206

04-13-2016, 05:14 PM

If there are no important files on that drive, you can update it via a command prompt.

Sparkle_Mage

04-13-2016, 05:14 PM #3

If there are no important files on that drive, you can update it via a command prompt.

KeetchuupBoy
Member

04-19-2016, 01:33 PM

You need to remove those partitions so they can be properly formatted for Windows installation. Even if that doesn’t happen, attempting to format the drive usually resolves the issue.

KeetchuupBoy

04-19-2016, 01:33 PM #4

You need to remove those partitions so they can be properly formatted for Windows installation. Even if that doesn’t happen, attempting to format the drive usually resolves the issue.

GXPenney
Junior Member

04-21-2016, 01:55 AM

It seems the MBR partition table should use a GUID partition table.

GXPenney

04-21-2016, 01:55 AM #5

It seems the MBR partition table should use a GUID partition table.

Misterjaws77
Member

215

04-21-2016, 03:11 AM

Use GParted with a live CD or USB to wipe the partitions on the device.

Misterjaws77

04-21-2016, 03:11 AM #6

Use GParted with a live CD or USB to wipe the partitions on the device.

Diego_UHC
Junior Member

04-21-2016, 09:29 AM

I'm sorry if this seems simple. Could you clarify what you mean by "remove the partitions"?

Diego_UHC

04-21-2016, 09:29 AM #7

I'm sorry if this seems simple. Could you clarify what you mean by "remove the partitions"?

JEFF_JEFFERSON
Senior Member

627

04-23-2016, 08:12 AM

To remove the partitions, follow the steps provided by AnnoyedShelf. Ensure you understand each action before proceeding.

JEFF_JEFFERSON

04-23-2016, 08:12 AM #8

To remove the partitions, follow the steps provided by AnnoyedShelf. Ensure you understand each action before proceeding.

MaxouPvP_
Junior Member

04-24-2016, 04:07 AM

Start by downloading GParted and installing the image onto a USB stick with UNetBootIn. Then power on the machine from the USB, allowing you to adjust partitions from that device.

MaxouPvP_

04-24-2016, 04:07 AM #9

Start by downloading GParted and installing the image onto a USB stick with UNetBootIn. Then power on the machine from the USB, allowing you to adjust partitions from that device.

spyfoneMC
Member

140

04-24-2016, 09:38 AM

#10

Almost all your requirements are available here.

spyfoneMC

04-24-2016, 09:38 AM #10

Almost all your requirements are available here.

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