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Issues with disk space after formatting my PC

Anonymous
2022-11-24T16:39:07+00:00

I formatted my PC by creating a new 8gb partition from my HDD and using it as bootable media. After succesful installation, I decided to delete that 8gb partition I used as bootable media since I no longer needed it. I used the latest ISO file, provided by Windows 10 Media Creation Tool downloaded from the official Microsoft website.

First of all, I couldn't see that partition in "This Computer" tab, so I can't use it to store any data or delete the format files manually. I tried to delete it via Disk Manager but pretty much every single option was grayed out. It was also set as the active partition.

FYI: This happened before my last fresh install too, which is why I had to do it all again. I tried and deleted that said partition, set the one that contained the ACTUAL OS active but then my PC would show "No operating system found" error on POST.

I set the partition that contained the actual system active WITHOUT deleting the partition that contained format files this time, but it didn't work and I got the "No OS found" error again.

I tried sfc /scannow and several more commands in order to fix that error but nothing worked.

This error is pretty annoying to say the least, any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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  1. DaveM121 876.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-11-26T10:04:19+00:00

    Hi Ege Mert Uysal, no problem at all, glad to help!

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-11-26T10:02:44+00:00

    First of all, sorry for the late reply.

    This problem mysteriously fixed itself just now, I don't know how. Now I can see the format partitions in "This Computer" tab and can use them to store data. I will try to delete those partitions later today too, and will keep you updated if you need to.

    I apologize for wasting your time.

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  3. DaveM121 876.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-11-24T19:03:52+00:00

    Okay Ege Mert Uysal, I will be here when you can upload the screenshot of the Disk Management window.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-11-24T19:00:30+00:00

    I have succesfully performed a fresh install of windows, so I can boot into windows.

    The problem is, in order to boot into Windows, I need to set the disk partition which contains the format files active. Otherwise (If I set the partition I installed Windows into active) it'll give me a "No operation system found" error.

    I'll try to provide screenshots and any other information you need ASAP.

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  5. DaveM121 876.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-11-24T17:16:15+00:00

    Hi Ege Mert Uysal,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    It is not clear, are you able to boot into Windows?

    If you can, open Disk Management, then expand the bottom pane so all drives are visible in the bottom pane, please provide a screenshot of that disk Management window.

    If you cannot boot into Windows, do you have a safe backup of you personal files/

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