Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a jam here. I had a dual boot setup with Linux and Windows 11, but I decided to remove Linux. To do this, I deleted the partitions using diskpart in Windows. One partition was protected, so I used the override command, thinking it'd be fine since the disk was separate from my Windows installation. But after that, I couldn't see any disks when I tried to boot my PC. Now when I attempt to reinstall Windows, I keep getting an error code: 0x8007025D. I've even tried cleaning all the disks, but it's still not working. Any advice?
3 Answers
If you're totally okay with wiping everything, you could use a live Linux distro to zero out the partition tables on both drives. This would essentially clear any remnants from the previous installs and let the Windows installer start fresh, as if it’s a brand new PC. Just make sure you backup anything important first!
Another thing to consider is the USB drive you're using to install Windows. If it’s faulty or the files are corrupted, that could lead to the error you’re seeing. Try creating a new installation USB, just to rule that out.
Sounds like you might be dealing with a bootloader issue. When you dual boot, there are certain partitions like the EFI System Partition (ESP) that are crucial for Windows to boot. If you removed the Linux partitions without properly managing the ESP, Windows might not have the files it needs to start. Have you tried using a live USB to check your partitions? That way you can see if the ESP is still intact.
Exactly! Using a live Linux distro might help you see what's going on and fix the partitions if needed.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll give that a shot and see if I can get a clean slate for the reinstallation.