gpt

When attempting a fresh installation of Windows 11 or 10, many users have encountered an error message that halts the installation process, stating "Windows Setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation file." This issue can be frustrating, particularly if it's the first time you're...

In recent discussions within the Windows community, many users have wondered whether it is indeed possible to run Windows 11 on a Master Boot Record (MBR) partition. The straightforward answer is no. Windows 11 mandates the use of a GUID Partition Table (GPT) configuration for installation. This...

I have an older Dell Latitude E7450 laptop on Windows 10 customized to my needs that I use daily. Bios reports legacy boot mode, DISKPART reports MBR disk. C: system primary Extended partition: D: apps (logical drive) E: data (logical drive) I have acquired another E7450 w. Win10 to hold in...

Hi, I installed Win 11 on MBR because it was just the beginning of GPT and the opinions on how to convert it were very different and I stayed with the standard I knew (MBR) and now I wanted to update my OS but copy of Wind 11 is on GPT I have a Windows 11 image, but it is a Windows 11 image in...

I have now windows server 2019 essentials as my primary OS. Now i want a dualboot with win 10 Pro. A few years ago I have used GAG- Graphical Bootmanager. But it's quite old, and probably will not support GPT based drives. My w10 Pro is installed on a second hard drive (using GPT, and NOT MBR)...

In Linux GParted, I may remove or add partition flags on GPT disk. How do I manage all of the same flags in Windows? Low hanging fruit, I already have several softwares can change partition type ID, I am not asking about that. Please only reply if you have personally done it. Thanks.

OS2Go Pro creates custom Windows 11 stick, but it never boots, no matter if I download from MS server, or use my own ISO manually downloaded from MS web. Tried both 2TB NVMe external, 64GB stick. Does not boot on 2 PC UEFI-nonCSM x64. Does not boot automatically, or show up in UEFI temporary...

Using Aomei Partition Assistant software, I create a Windows To Go USB stick based on an installed Win10 system on an internal system, not a blank system using a Windows ISO. I then use a LinuxOS > Gnome Disks to create a disk image .IMG of the WinToGo USB. Then, on a different USB stick, I...

Windows 2019 Server setup keeps creating the System Reserved on one of the 5Tb HDDs instead of the SSD. I tried following this YouTube video but it Windows doesn't boot after I complete command: reagentc /info after 8 mins 57s Is this video applicable to Windows 2019 Server. The issue I...

Convert MBR to GPT without Data Loss ,using AOMEI Partition Assistant . Is it that easy ? . Has anyone used AOMEI Partition Assistant , is it instant do you have to restart .

After enabling Secure Boot, Windows 10 will not boot, it goes to Automatic Repair. I am in UEFI mode, AMD TPM enabled and CSM disabled. I am using a Gigabyte Aorus X470 Gaming 5 WiFi MB, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X CPU, 2x8GB gSkill 3600 RAM, M.2 500GB SSD for C: drive and the latest Windows 10 upgrade...

I tried to install windows 10 on my hard drive ( i had to wipe everything ) .I used my dvd as normal , i got i could not load on that for one reason or another and left it . this morning i tried a usb to see if it would load , it started to install . The trouble is it has firefox as the option ...

I am trying to add another SSD to my PC, but it shows up in Disk Manager as 'Unallocated' without a drive letter, and there is no option to initialize the disk available. Instead, Windows gives me the option to convert it to an MBR or a Dynamic disk, and if I chose either it is simply replaced...

I transfered important data to drive d hoping that I wouldn't have to format the d drive but during the installation, I couldn't download it in the other partion and message appeared "windows cannot be installed to the disk the selected disk is of the gpt partition style". Looked for the...

I have a (new) Acer Swift notebook which does not allow to switch/enable Legacy BIOS mode. So I can only disable "Secure Boot" and use UEFI. However my bootable, GPT and NTFS formatted USB flash drive is NOT recognized or even bootable. It works on other computers. I read that FAT32 should be...

Hi, everyone. Trying to fix this issue already 2nd day and I realize that I need more help. My windows 7 was installed on Samsung SSD. I recently got Crucial SSD and decided to install Windows 10 as second OS. Before installation I decided to change my Windows 7 disk from MBR to GPT using...

Hi I got a new computer and I'm giving my old one to my nephew. I cleaned it all out formatted the drives and reinstalled Windows 10 pro. The problem is first I had a lot of problems getting the install to run. When I get to the point where I select the drive to install it on I get the...

Hello all, After trying to follow the instructions to upgrade from a 32 os to a 64 os, I tried opening one of my hard drives and get this black reboot screen. I have tried to install from gpt, mbr, with flash drive connected, and hard resetting the computer. Does anyone know how to fix...

I had this machine wouldn't start, wouldn't repair, wouldn't reinstall, nothing... had a thread about it.. Well I took the drive out of that machine - we're talking Win10 - and stuck it in another machine as the system drive just to see what would happen, would it run or mainly would it cause...

I need help, I have W10 installed Update 1709 and have not had any problems with updates until 1803 came out the update from Hell. It has downloaded 32 times and every time it failed. I contacted Microsoft Desk and they told me that I needed to do a clean install. I went and backed up...