How do I fix Windows unable to install to the selected location?
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So while playing around with Windows 7 and installing it on various computers, I ran across an interesting error message that you might also see: Show
Windows is unable to install to the selected location Or you may also see this associated message when trying to select a disk to install Windows 7 to: Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing system partition. In this type of case, there could be several reasons for your issue. I will try to go through the various ways you can fix this problem below.  Method 1 – Re-Insert the Windows 7 DVDFirst, insert the Windows 7 install DVD and boot up to the setup screen. Now go to the point where you have to select a partition and click on Load Driver. Go ahead and put in the driver CD or DVD and locate the storage controller driver. You’ll see a message at the bottom that says “Windows cannot be installed on this disk”. Ignore it. Now go ahead and re-insert the Windows 7 DVD into the drive. Make sure you click the Refresh link. Then, expand Advanced Drive Options and create a new partition of whatever size you like. Click OK when Windows says it has to perform some actions and eventually you’ll notice there is a new system partition and a new primary partition. If you already have a partition setup, go ahead and choose it. Choose the new primary partition and click Next. The setup should continue without any hitches! Note that this method will probably fix problems on computers that are using RAID controllers with AHCI support. Method 2 – Change Boot OrderIf you are not using RAID, then your problem might be related to the disk not being a boot disk. Note that the install will fail if the disk you are trying to install Windows 7 on is not your boot disk. In order to check which disk is your boot disk, you have to go into your BIOS. Here is a step by step article on how to go into your BIOS and change the boot order for your computer. You’ll want to move the disk you want to install Windows on to the top of the list. Method 3 – Unplug SATA DrivesAnother setup that can cause this issue is if you have a SCSI drive or more than one SATA drive on several SATA controllers. Open your computer and unplug all your other SATA drives (except the main one), including any SATA DVD-ROM drives. For good measure, you should also unplug any USB storage devices from your computer like external hard drives, etc. That’s pretty much it! Hopefully one of these three methods will solve your problem! If not, post a comment and I will try to help. Enjoy! Error code 0X80300024 is one of a number of different error codes that you can run into while trying to install any version of the Windows Operating System on a computer. Error code 0X80300024 is accompanied by an error message that says something along the lines of “Windows is unable to install to the selected location”. Error code 0X80300024 points towards some kind of an issue – software or hardware – with the hard disk partition
that is the destination of the Windows installation in question. Error code 0X80300024 can be caused by anything from insufficient disk space on the destination drive or damaged/corrupted installation media to a damaged, dying or otherwise corrupted hard drive. In addition, error code 0X80300024 has also followed the Windows Operating System through all of its iterations, so both Windows 7 and Windows 10 users are susceptible to running into it while trying to install Windows. Thankfully,
error code 0X80300024 is not the end of the world – the following are some of the most effective solutions that you can use to try and get rid of error code 0X80300024 and successfully install Windows: If you have more than one hard disk drive connected to your computer and are trying to install Windows on one of them, the other hard drive(s) might be interfering with the installation, resulting in the installation
failing and error code 0X80300024 being displayed. To make sure that this is not the case, remove any hard drives that you do not want to install Windows on from your computer and retry the installation to determine whether or not the issue persists. If you are trying to install Windows from a USB with the appropriate installation media on it, as most people do, the cause of this problem
might simply be the USB port the installation media is plugged into. Try installing Windows with the USB with the installation media on it inserted into a different USB port – switch from a USB 2.0 port to a USB 3.0 port or vice versa, and see whether or not that allows Windows to be successfully installed. You might be seeing error code 0X80300024 because the hard drive you are
trying to install Windows on is not at the top of your computer’s boot order. On startup, every computer has an order of sources it tries to boot the Operating System from, and this order is configured through the average computer’s BIOS. To remedy this problem, all you need to do is make sure the target hard drive is at the top of your computer’s boot order:
Once done, restart the Windows installation and see whether or not it goes through successfully. Solution 4: Format the installation locationIf the partition of the hard drive you are trying to install Windows in has been in use before and is not a freshly created partition, some of the data on it might be interfering with the Windows installation. This is why it is always recommended to format the installation location before installing Windows on a computer. If the data in the installation location is what is causing this problem in your case, completely formatting the installation location should resolve the problem.
Solution 5: Replace your hard driveIf absolutely none of the solutions listed and described above have worked for you, you might just have a dying or already dead hard drive. A dying hard drive can certainly prevent an Operating System such as Windows from being installed, so if all else fails, replace your hard drive with a new one and that is bound to get rid of error code 0X80300024 for you. Solution 6: Using DiskPartIn some cases, the error might be triggered if there is corruption in the partition tables of the drive. Therefore, in this step, we will be using DisakPart to fix this issue. For that:
Kevin is a dynamic and self-motivated information technology professional, with a Thorough knowledge of all facets pertaining to network infrastructure design, implementation and administration. Superior record of delivering simultaneous large-scale mission critical projects on time and under budget. Can't install Windows on the location you chose?How To Fix We Couldn't Install Windows In The Location You Choose [MiniTool Tips]. We couldn't install Windows in the location you choose. Please check your media drive. ... . Method 1: remove external hardware.. Method 2: verify the compatibility.. Method 3: delete partitions.. Method 4: try System Restore.. How do you fix the Windows installation error?Make sure that your device has enough space. ... . Run Windows Update a few times. ... . Check third-party drivers and download any updates. ... . Unplug extra hardware. ... . Check Device Manager for errors. ... . Remove third-party security software. ... . Repair hard-drive errors. ... . Do a clean restart into Windows.. How do I fix error code 0x80300024?How to Fix Error 0x80300024 When Installing Windows. Solution 1: Remove any unnecessary hard drives.. Solution 2: Try plugging the installation media into a different USB port.. Solution 3: Make sure the target drive is at the top of the computer's boot order.. Solution 4: Format the installation location.. How do I force a program to install on a different drive?Moving Windows Store apps to another drive. Open Settings.. Click on System.. Click on Apps & features.. Select the app you want.. Click the Move button.. Select the destination drive from the drop-down menu.. Click the Move button to relocate the app.. |
