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How to format disk as MBR when installing Windows 10.

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2018-06-05T12:10:18+00:00

How to format disk as MBR when installing Windows 10.

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  1. DaveM121 867.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-06-05T12:11:50+00:00

    Hi Rexa 76,

    To convert your Drive to MBR:

    At the very start of the Installation Process, press Shift + F10, or Shift + Fn + F10 to open Command Prompt

    Run this command and hit Enter:

    diskpart

    Run this command and hit Enter:

    list disk

    (Make note of the disk number you want to convert and enter it into the next command - replace disknumber)

    Run this command and hit Enter:

    select disk disknumber

    Run this command and hit Enter:

    clean

    Run this command and hit Enter:

    convert mbr

    Then close Command Prompt

    Then re-start the installation

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-07T00:58:14+00:00

    Review the following guide for instructions and details about configuring your BIOS or UEFI boot settings for DVD, CD, USB or SD Card.

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    BIOS/UEFI Setup Guide: Boot from a CD, DVD, USB Drive or SD Card

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/bios-uefi-setu...

    Once your computer is set to boot from the DVD, you should see this option. If you are installing from a retail Windows 10 USB thumb drive, you will be asked to select either 32 or 64 bit Windows 10. Learn more here https://www.groovypost.com/howto/choose-windows...

    Click Install Now

    Accept License Agreement

    When the option is displayed to select an installation type, click (Custom Advanced)

    Press Shift + F10 on your keyboard

    type the following commands

    DISKPART

    Hit Enter

    list volume

    Next you will select the volume where you would like to install Windows 10

    Type: select disk #

    represents the number the volume

    Type: clean

    convert mbr

    create partition primary

    active

    format quick fs=ntfs

    exit

    exit

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