Windows 8 installation gets stuck at the disk and drive partition prompt with the message - We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the Setup log files.
If I select an existing partition and select Next then it prompts - Windows can't be installed on this drive
Fix - Delete the old partitions (make sure your data has been backed up on other location)
Select partition - Delete - This partition might contain important files or applications from your computer manufacturer. If you delete this partition, any data stored on it will be lost.
OK. Any other option for me here? Only deleting the current partitions seems to take me further.
Just deleting an old System Partition - System Reserved of 128 MB and selecting Next also didn't work - Windows cannot be installed on this disk. The selected disk is of the GPT partition style. Incidentally Drive 0 was the old Hackintosh Lion installation disk.
Erasing all Drive 0 and other EFI partitions as well.
Drive 0 Unallocated Space 298.1 GB - all partitions removed from this disk. The secondary disk containing the data was kept intact.
Select Next to start the Windows Installation and the Copying Files dialogue will appear.
The new Windows 8 box logo during the installation process.
Getting devices ready.
The PC name and color personalization screen.
Express settings
You can customize the following settings or choose express settings. If you choose express settings, your PC will occasionally send info to Microsoft and will;
- Automatically install important and recommended updates.
- Help protect your PC from unsafe files and websites.
- Turn on Do Not Track in Internet Explorer.
- Help improve Microsoft software, services, and location services by sending us info.
- Check online for solutions to problems.
- Let apps give you personalized content based on your PC's location, name, and account picture.
- Turn on sharing and connect to devices on this Network.
It's your first time on this network. Do you want to turn on sharing between PC's and connect to devices on this network?
I select yes because I'm on my office network - Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices - For home or work networks
Help protect and update your PC - the Windows Automatic Update dialogue, Windows and IE SmartScreen Filter and Internet Explorer Do Not Track selection buttons.
Send Microsoft info to help make Windows and apps better
Are you on a limited Broadband bandwidth plan? Off - Next
Check online for solutions to problems.
Share info with apps.
Incidentally, the setup indicates the core integration of Microsoft App Store with the OS right from the installation steps.
Sign in to your PC
There are two options for signing in:
Microsoft Account - This option will let you log in using your @live or @hotmail account and core integration with SkyDrive will ensure all your important files or documents can be saved onto the cloud.
Local Account
I choose - Local Account
If you want a password, choose something that will be easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. Yeah Right.
"if you want a password" - does this also let you create an account without a password - I'm not trying that. Better set a password right from the start.
Guide mode? Move your mouse into any corner
This was very brief and seems like an incomplete introduction wizard. They could have set a learning video with an option to Skip.
Finally. Metro is now the Windows 8 UI.
The new desktop will need take time to get used to but work speed on this UI will increase after getting some hands-on with upcoming touch devices and Surface Tablets.
This also seems like a good time to wait for the Samsung or LG - Windows 8 Certified Touch Monitors - then directly upgrade my 22" LCD to the touch monitor instead of going in for a new LED in the near future.
Check current Windows 8 price at Amazon - Windows 8
Learn more about Windows 8 Operating System - Windows 8
If I select an existing partition and select Next then it prompts - Windows can't be installed on this drive
Fix - Delete the old partitions (make sure your data has been backed up on other location)
Select partition - Delete - This partition might contain important files or applications from your computer manufacturer. If you delete this partition, any data stored on it will be lost.
OK. Any other option for me here? Only deleting the current partitions seems to take me further.
Just deleting an old System Partition - System Reserved of 128 MB and selecting Next also didn't work - Windows cannot be installed on this disk. The selected disk is of the GPT partition style. Incidentally Drive 0 was the old Hackintosh Lion installation disk.
Erasing all Drive 0 and other EFI partitions as well.
Drive 0 Unallocated Space 298.1 GB - all partitions removed from this disk. The secondary disk containing the data was kept intact.
Select Next to start the Windows Installation and the Copying Files dialogue will appear.
The new Windows 8 box logo during the installation process.
Getting devices ready.
The PC name and color personalization screen.
Express settings
You can customize the following settings or choose express settings. If you choose express settings, your PC will occasionally send info to Microsoft and will;
- Automatically install important and recommended updates.
- Help protect your PC from unsafe files and websites.
- Turn on Do Not Track in Internet Explorer.
- Help improve Microsoft software, services, and location services by sending us info.
- Check online for solutions to problems.
- Let apps give you personalized content based on your PC's location, name, and account picture.
- Turn on sharing and connect to devices on this Network.
It's your first time on this network. Do you want to turn on sharing between PC's and connect to devices on this network?
I select yes because I'm on my office network - Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices - For home or work networks
Help protect and update your PC - the Windows Automatic Update dialogue, Windows and IE SmartScreen Filter and Internet Explorer Do Not Track selection buttons.
Send Microsoft info to help make Windows and apps better
Are you on a limited Broadband bandwidth plan? Off - Next
Check online for solutions to problems.
Share info with apps.
Incidentally, the setup indicates the core integration of Microsoft App Store with the OS right from the installation steps.
Sign in to your PC
There are two options for signing in:
Microsoft Account - This option will let you log in using your @live or @hotmail account and core integration with SkyDrive will ensure all your important files or documents can be saved onto the cloud.
Local Account
I choose - Local Account
If you want a password, choose something that will be easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. Yeah Right.
"if you want a password" - does this also let you create an account without a password - I'm not trying that. Better set a password right from the start.
Guide mode? Move your mouse into any corner
This was very brief and seems like an incomplete introduction wizard. They could have set a learning video with an option to Skip.
Finally. Metro is now the Windows 8 UI.
The new desktop will need take time to get used to but work speed on this UI will increase after getting some hands-on with upcoming touch devices and Surface Tablets.
This also seems like a good time to wait for the Samsung or LG - Windows 8 Certified Touch Monitors - then directly upgrade my 22" LCD to the touch monitor instead of going in for a new LED in the near future.
Check current Windows 8 price at Amazon - Windows 8
Learn more about Windows 8 Operating System - Windows 8
