Windows fails to set up on GPT NTFS drive.
Windows fails to set up on GPT NTFS drive.
Use the Windows installer to remove the existing partition and set up a fresh one. It will handle the formatting process for you.
During the setup you'll need to reach DISKPART using CMD. Press Shift + F10 while the installation disk is active. At the prompt type DISKPART and press Enter. This will open the DiskPart interface where you can run the necessary commands to change the MBR. "list disk" shows all connected disks with numbers. "select disk" picks the one you want to modify. "clean" wipes all partitions on the chosen drive. "convert mbr" transforms the empty GUID table into an MBR. "exit" closes DiskPart and brings you back to the installation screen. Be aware this action erases everything on the drive—ensure you have a backup before proceeding. Remember to confirm this thread is marked as resolved if it solved your issue.
Consider using a GPT installation instead of an MBR setup. The installer mentioned this because the drive isn't in GPT format.
I’ll give it a shot when I’m back home. Earlier, after switching between Linux, OS X, and Windows installers to format the drive, the system would freeze and display error codes about Early CPU and Memory Initialization. The SSD paired with OS X stopped booting entirely.