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    Windows won't install to mSata ssd

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by greenkomodo, Nov 23, 2013.

  1. greenkomodo

    greenkomodo Newbie

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    I'm getting the message when trying to install windows on my new ssd in msata slot.



    Windows cannot be installed on this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table. On Efi systems, windows can only be installed to GPT discs.

    I have a lenovo y500 with 1tb hdd sata already.


    Any ideas?
     
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    jtthejam Notebook Guru

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    RCB Notebook Deity

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    Start the Windows install and at the select Language form press SHIFT + F10.

    Type the following commands exactly (omitting notes); Press Enter key after each line:

    DISKPART
    LIST DISK
    SELECT DISK n (n = number of the target disk to bring into focus to operate on)
    CLEAN (< 1 minute duration)
    CONVERT GPT
    EXIT
    EXIT

    Done. Select your language then click the next/ok buttons to install Windows.
     
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