Windows 8 on an SSD fails to install due to compatibility issues.
Windows 8 on an SSD fails to install due to compatibility issues.
You should reconsider setting SSD as priority again. Instead, prioritize installing with HDD.
I attempted as instructed, but the same error persists: "disconnect E: "
Using only the SSD displays the issue—system partition isn't found or created. When both drives are installed and the OS remains on HDD, a disconnect E error appears.
Have you considered removing all partitions from the SSD in Windows setup? By leaving the entire disk as unallocated space and letting Windows handle it, it will generate the required partitions for installation. If you find no partitions and still encounter issues, there might be another problem at play.
This wasn't the direction I intended. Treat the SSD as empty space and let disk management handle it. Windows will install without making partitions or requiring manual formatting. Don't stress about setting it up yourself—Windows will manage it. If that doesn't work, you can install Windows manually by creating the partition table yourself using DISM. I wouldn't suggest this as a quick fix since it's more involved.
I made SSD unallocated and confirmed it in disk management. It also appeared during OS installation. Even after the install (still in Windows setup), the warning "Please disconnect the following drive E:" remained. The second point you mentioned isn’t something I’m familiar with, but I’m happy to attempt it. Thank you for your time and effort!
There's something else going on then as unallocated space does not get assigned a drive letter by Windows since there are no partitions on the drive. That error isn't related to the SSD, unfortunately (or fortunately, depends on perspective). Do you know what drive is assigned to E:? Also, how did you go about creating your bootable Windows USB drive? Also, when you try to install Windows to the SSD as unallocated space, do you know if Windows creates the partitions at all or does it error out before doing that? Asking because if it can at least create the system partitions for you, that'll knock out about 60% of the work you'll need to do to force Windows onto the SSD with dism.