win 10 install

Question

Hi,

Frustrated here.

I'm trying to install a copy of win 10 on a 8tb wdpurz.

I have it GPT (has to be) 250gb NTFS partition 7.?????tb EXT4 partition it reads both in the partitioning section but will not create anything, says see log file (Which i can't) all bios is at UEFI (no legacy) and all installation media came from Microsoft, win 10 creation and .ISO. Not a thumb drive issue, tried with two different brands.

Keep getting "Can't find nor create a partition" (improvising words, can't exactly remember) Tried formatting but does nothing. I'm on a Dell 3040 with Bios 1.46

I've been at this all day and half the night now.

HELP!!!!!

Answer 1

"Can't find nor create a partition" (improvising words, can't exactly remember)

Setup is unable to create an EFI System Partition. Some unallocated space needs to be created somewhere on the disk, preferably at the beginning. Delete partition 1 at least. Formatting alone does not give you unallocated space; some partition needs to be removed.

Suggest not to run clean and then convert in diskpart as this gives you a Microsoft Reserved Partition at the beginning of the disk. You may or may not have such right now, but after a potential cleaning of the disk you want to make sure the layout is accurate. Rather delete all partitions in the Setup window and just let the installation begin.

Answer 2

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

Please provide a photo of the result of running these commands, and please note, these commands will delete all data from the drive.

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 X)

Run this command and hit Enter:

select disk X

Run this command and hit Enter:

clean

Run this command and hit Enter:

convert gpt