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We couldn't install windows in the location you chose. 0x80300024

Anonymous
2023-05-16T13:24:47+00:00

Switched on my Acer laptop and got an error 'No bootable device'. Then created a bootable pendrive and loaded Windows 10. Now when I'm trying to install, I'm getting the error 'We couldn’t install Windows in the location you chose. Please check your media drive, Error 0x80300024.'

Tried diskpart in cmd, it is showing disk 0 with 930 GB but when I do list volume, it shows 'No volumes found'

I want to compeletly format my laptop and do a fresh Windows installation. Kindly help.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-16T14:06:17+00:00

    Hello! My name is Mostafa, and I will try my best to assist you with this so that you find a satisfactory solution.

    I’m sorry that you are experiencing this issue. The error typically indicates an issue with the disk partitions or the drive formatting.

    Please follow the steps below:

    1. Choose partitions on the location hard drive that prompted the error.
    2. Click “Delete” to delete all partitions.
    3. Recreate a new partition.

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    If the above steps do not help, reach out to me, and I will be happy to help and try my best to resolve your issue. Thank you.

    Best,

    Mostafa

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-05-17T01:00:56+00:00

    Hi Mostafa,

    Thanks for your response but this didn't help me resolve my issue. I can't create partitions because it is not showing any volume in cmd. Attaching screenshots for reference.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-16T00:47:17+00:00

    Not sure if you still need help, but disconnecting ALL (and I do mean ALL) USB devices fixed my issue and allowed the installation to proceed.

    No clue how/why it worked, but it did. Best of luck!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-05-17T02:45:49+00:00

    Hi Mostafa,

    Following is the error that I get when I try to create a 'New' partition.

    Regards,

    Prateek Sharma

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-10-14T13:34:21+00:00

    Hi.

    I am experiencing a similar problem. Did you manage to find the solution? If yes, what is the solution? I am desperately in need of the solution

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