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How to Convert MBR to GPT During Windows 10/8/7 Installation

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How to Convert MBR to GPT During Windows 10/8/7 Installation

4,191,630 views November 10, 2018 5:09

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In brief

Fix the 'Windows cannot be installed to this disk' error by converting an MBR disk to GPT during a clean Windows 10/8/7 installation. This method works on most PCs, laptops, and tablets with UEFI systems, but note it will erase all data on the selected drive. The process is shown step-by-step in the video, ensuring compatibility with major brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

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How to Convert MBR to GPT During Windows 10/8/7 Installation.

Sometimes, when you are trying to install Windows on your PC, "Windows cannot be installed to this disk. the selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI system, Windows can only be installed to GPT disks" error message pops up and interrupts the installing process. Please note the conversion process will format/clean the drive as shown in the tutorial.

In this case, you are required to convert MBR to GPT to get the problem fixed. But how can you make it during Windows installation?

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

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MDTechVideos published this 5:09 video tutorial on November 10, 2018. It has been watched 4,191,630 times on YouTube.

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