Can't install windows 10 on SSD.
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I've tried cleaning with Diskpart and installing.
I've tried converting to GPT.
I've tried configuring the BIOS settings.
I tried formating with Linux
and a lot more.
Markverhyden
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Like the above post mentions, make sure you are booted in to UEFI Mode and using bootable Windows media that supports proper UEFI booting (e.g. formatted in FAT32).
If all else fails, you can actually manually install Windows using Command Prompt based utilities while in Windows PE/RE. Specifically you would use DiskPart to create the proper partitions, use DISM to apply the Windows image from Sources\install.wim or Sources\install.esd, place WinRE.wim on WinRE Partition, use BCDBoot to create the proper core boot files/components, and use REAgentC to configure WinRE for the new installation. Then just reboot and you'll be in the OOBE.
If you haven't used any of those tools I mentioned, I recommend reading up on their documentation from Microsoft.
The steps I mentioned are outlined in the Applying an Image section (you don't need to capture an image since it's already on the Windows Media at Sources\install.wim or Sources\install.esd: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...span-idapplyingtheimagespanapplying-the-image
More details on proper UEFI partition layout: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...configure-uefigpt-based-hard-drive-partitions
More details on using DISM: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...nd-management-technical-reference-for-windows
If all else fails, you can actually manually install Windows using Command Prompt based utilities while in Windows PE/RE. Specifically you would use DiskPart to create the proper partitions, use DISM to apply the Windows image from Sources\install.wim or Sources\install.esd, place WinRE.wim on WinRE Partition, use BCDBoot to create the proper core boot files/components, and use REAgentC to configure WinRE for the new installation. Then just reboot and you'll be in the OOBE.
If you haven't used any of those tools I mentioned, I recommend reading up on their documentation from Microsoft.
The steps I mentioned are outlined in the Applying an Image section (you don't need to capture an image since it's already on the Windows Media at Sources\install.wim or Sources\install.esd: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...span-idapplyingtheimagespanapplying-the-image
More details on proper UEFI partition layout: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...configure-uefigpt-based-hard-drive-partitions
More details on using DISM: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...nd-management-technical-reference-for-windows
I've had the same issue. The solution is to create bootable Windows 10 with Rufus utility with correct settings. Partition scheme must be GPT for UEFI and File System must be FAT32. In the BIOS settings enable UEFI. No need to legacy support option. During boot process, hit F12 and choose your usb stick. Then you will be able to install Windows onto eMMC flash in UEFI mode.
In order to reclaim 450 MB of space that System Recovery Partition takes if you let Windows auto partition the drive, you have to manually create partitions in diskpart. Commands are as following:
select disk 0
clean
select disk 0
convert gpt
create partition efi size=100
format fs=fat32 quick
create partition msr size=16
exit
setup.exe (to get back into installing Windows 10)
In order to reclaim 450 MB of space that System Recovery Partition takes if you let Windows auto partition the drive, you have to manually create partitions in diskpart. Commands are as following:
select disk 0
clean
select disk 0
convert gpt
create partition efi size=100
format fs=fat32 quick
create partition msr size=16
exit
setup.exe (to get back into installing Windows 10)
This worked on first try. Thanks a lot.
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Glad to hear things are resolved.
For future reference, you can actually make a bootable USB flash drive on Windows 8.1 or higher without the need for 3rd party tools. Granted, RUFUS is a little more straightforward as its purpose based. You can accomplish the same goal (actually it can be BIOS and UEFI bootable too) with DiskPart and ISO. Use DiskPart to properly format the USB flash drive (one FAT32 MBR partition marked as Active) then mount the ISO and copy the contents to the root of the USB flash drive.
One final thing, the final steps you quoted to remove the WinRE partition would be something I would not recommend. Having access to WinRE is essential for things like Startup Repair, Reset/Refresh, Windows Defender Offline, and other recovery tasks. Plus, the next Windows 10 upgrade/feature update will add it back anyways.
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I'm confused by this thread... it reads as if the OP is also giving himself advise and posting between himself (the OP) and himself (the advise giver) so he and his clone have helped themselves fix their issue?
I was wondering about those posts myself...
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Just noticed this too lol. Confused.
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While a little out of place at first glance, he was quoting the content from the link that @Markverhyden posted about.
It shouldn't be, but sometimes things don't go according to plan. That's why it's always good to know of alternative ways to do something.
Ah yes I get it now. Us confused ones are now outed as not reading the linked article!
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