Yes, you can install Windows on a single drive without partitions, but it may limit storage flexibility and performance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Yes, you can install Windows on a single drive without partitions, but it may limit storage flexibility and performance.

makan203
Junior Member

11-08-2023, 06:46 AM

I assembled a gaming PC for a friend, but eight people didn’t create a partition before installing Windows. Is that acceptable? Did you make a mistake? (This is your first time building a computer with Windows already installed.)

makan203

11-08-2023, 06:46 AM #1

shmorgysporg
Member

212

11-08-2023, 11:31 AM

You can't put Windows 8 on without a properly formatted hard drive partition—it's not possible otherwise.

shmorgysporg

11-08-2023, 11:31 AM #2

You can't put Windows 8 on without a properly formatted hard drive partition—it's not possible otherwise.

HotMilkTea
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11-08-2023, 04:37 PM

When you simply set up for "unpartitioned space" during installation, it seems to generate a single partition covering the entire available area.

HotMilkTea

11-08-2023, 04:37 PM #3

When you simply set up for "unpartitioned space" during installation, it seems to generate a single partition covering the entire available area.

Mario10Gamer
Member

188

11-09-2023, 12:26 AM

The installation manages the drive configuration for you. Everything looks fine.

Mario10Gamer

11-09-2023, 12:26 AM #4

The installation manages the drive configuration for you. Everything looks fine.