I'm trying to do a clean install of Windows 11 on my laptop with a 128GB SSD and need a fresh start. However, I'm running into issues because the option to reset the PC isn't available in recovery. When I boot from my USB drive (also 128GB), I see two Disk 0 options: the first is the flash drive, and the second one is my SSD. It shows an error saying, 'this disk has an MBR partition table.' I've attempted to convert it to GPT using Diskpart during installation, but when I run the commands, it only selects the flash drive instead of the SSD. This is my third attempt at installing Windows 11, and I'm getting really frustrated. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
I think there’s a bit of confusion with the disk listings. Only one disk can be Disk 0 at a time. Just make sure you're identifying the right disk before deleting partitions. If you're seeing both the SSD and the USB as Disk 0, it might be due to settings in your BIOS. Check if the storage controller is set to AHCI instead of RAID or Intel VMD. Also, remember that for Windows 11, the SSD partition table should be GPT. Consider using Rufus to prepare the USB stick properly—it can help you bypass some of the install issues.
Fantastic answer, DiskDoctor2023! Also, if you can share screenshots of what you're seeing during the install, it might help others assist you better!
It sounds like you might be overcomplicating things! First, make sure to back up any important data. You can simply remove all partitions on your boot drive and click 'next' to proceed with the installation. If you have additional storage drives, try disconnecting them temporarily to avoid confusion during the process.
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