Windows Cannot Be Installed because of MBR partition

Situation: When attempting to re-install Windows 10 on a computer, you may receive this message: “Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk is not of the GPT partition style”

Resolution 1: Convert MBR to GPT with Windows Installation Media

Step 1. Turn off the PC and put in the Windows installation DVD or USB.

Step 2. Boot the PC from the DVD or USB.

Step 3. In Windows Setup, press “Shift + F10” to start Command Prompt.

Step 4. Enter the following command in order:

diskpart

list disk

select disk 1 (choose the disk you want to install Windows on)

clean

convert gpt

exit

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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