GPT disk partitions not in recommended order with Windows 10, SSD and recovery

NndnG 1,096 Reputation points
2021-03-28T13:32:35.443+00:00

Hi,

I have a Laptop with SSD and HD. I am doing Windows fresh installation with removing all partitions.

Windows 10 were installed in SSD. While installation I see an error message as

GPT disk partitions not in recommended order.....

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And I found a link
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_rt-windows_install-wininstalls/gpt-disk-partitions-not-in-recommended-order/720bb15b-b492-495a-9264-40b11144ae42

Before following steps explained in the above link, I would like to know,

SSD has Recovery partitions. If I follow steps explained in the above link, what about Recovery partitions?
Will it affect the recovery partitions?

Moreover, please let me know, how to delete HDD partitions as I am not able to delete HDD partitions.
In the pic 231.6GB is SSD.

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Pls help me to resolve the issue so that I can install Windows as Windows partition deleted and formatted and I am unable to use the system.

With Regards
NndnG

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  1. Jenny Feng 14,071 Reputation points
    2021-03-29T06:54:18.667+00:00

    @NndnG
    Hi,
    If you are reinstalling or wanting to Clean install, you may need to delete the Critical Partitions and leave unallocated space in that area.
    The Critical partitions are the Recovery, EFI System, MSR and OS. You can only see the MSR partition in Diskpart or during an install on the Partitions window.
    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/installing-gpt-disks-in-the-right-order/451b0b7e-6964-437d-bc90-e9b0107a5406
    Benefits of the Recommended Solution:
    https://www.ifindsoft.com/gpt-disk-partitions-not-in-recommended-order.html
    Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.

    Hope above information can help you.

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  2. M Mirza 6 Reputation points
    2022-12-09T22:19:27.323+00:00

    In case someone else is dealing with the same issue, just delete all the partitions one by one until you are left with only one. Then click "new" and create a partition for OS installation. Typically 250 GB would be fine but it depends on your usage (heave software etc). Windows installer will create one OS partition and two other smaller ones itself. Once done, select the intended OS partition and click Next. The installer will start copying the files.

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  3. Docs 15,141 Reputation points
    2021-04-10T22:35:25.42+00:00

    Were you able to delete all partitions?
    Did the error message disappear?

    See this tutorial on windows 10 clean install:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-clean-install-windows-10-a.html

    Other options to install a fresh copy of windows include:

    Windows refresh
    Windows custom install
    Reset save or remove files

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