Windows 10: Windows will not install onto my custom PC's SSD drives

Discus and support Windows will not install onto my custom PC's SSD drives in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just built a new computer with two Samsung SSD drives attached onto my motherboard. I am trying to custom install Windows with a thumb drive. For... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by hazel bower, Apr 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM.

  1. Windows will not install onto my custom PC's SSD drives


    I just built a new computer with two Samsung SSD drives attached onto my motherboard. I am trying to custom install Windows with a thumb drive. For some reason they aren't showing up in UEFI BIOS.When I get to the Windows install screen I can't enter my product key it's for windows enterprise which isn't an option so I select Windows 10 Home but everything is fine until I have to custom install windows. Despite having formatted both completely new SSD partitions I get the error message:"We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the Setup log File

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    hazel bower, Apr 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Apr 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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    Cloning to SSD then swapping drive letters


    @SamHobbs
    What you want done is very simple and can be done in short period of time. Here's my suggestion:
    There's 2 modes that Windows can be installed: UEFI and the old legacy MBR. Open Disk Management, look at the disk where your C drive is, if there's a
    1. EFI System Partition, your Windows was installed using UEFI.
    2. System Reserved partition, your Windows was installed using MBR
    Next, Connect your SSD to an available Sata port (no need to format or do anything). Download: Macrium Reflect Free . Install and run. Follow the steps below:
    1. From Macrium, click on image this disk under your C drive and save it to either an Internal or External Drive. This will create a single backup image of the whole disk containing your C drive.
    2. Again, from Macrium, click on Restore tab and select the image created from step 1, Select your SSD as the destination drive, click Next->Finish
    3. Exit Macrium. If your Windows was installed using MBR, Open disk management and make sure the SSD is marked "Active" else go to next step.
    4. Shutdown your PC. Disconnect the HD containing Windows C drive then connect your SSD to it.
    5. Reboot. Your PC should boot and the Windows should have C as the drive letter.

    NOTE: The procedure above is to backup your Windows to an image file then copy it back to the SSD. This ensures proper cluster size aligment for the SSD. In addition, Macrium also perform Trimming for the SSD. This is more preferable than cloning.
     
  4. Windows will not install onto my custom PC's SSD drives

    SSD as Boot Drive? How?

    Well, I have Windows installed on the SSD, along with the drivers and browser. Now, I'm trying to install other stuff (Steam, games, etc.), but the mechanical drive isn't showing. I'm sure I missed a step?
     
    Chosen Juan, Apr 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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