Windows 10: Cannot Install Windows 10 to Second Partition on Samsung 860 EVO SSD

OK, I've put this off long enough.

This new system (HP Pavilion 590-p0044) was based on spinners, and what with all of HPs bloatware, etc., the machine wasn't fast enough. So, I added some RAM (no problems there) and a Samsung 860 EVO SSD SATA 6GB/s. And that's when the problems began. The first thing was that the SSD wasn't recognized by Windows 10! Sheesh!

I finally mucked around and got the thing recognized and partitioned, then installed Windows 10 on one of the partitions. Next I tried to install Skippy/Fast on the second partition, but I'm told Windows can't create or see my second partition. However, in Disk Management, I can clearly see the partition. I can even see the partition when trying to install to it!





I know that most likely it's something I did (or most likely did not do), but I can't figure out what I should do to make it work.

I've used the Mini Tool before, but I'm wondering if it is adequate, or if I should buy the Pro version. Or, if I need it at all.

All help appreciated!

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does windows 10 recognize samsung 860 evo

I've been reading that a number of people are having trouble with windows 10 working with a Samsung 860 EVO 500 GB SSD. I've tried looking on the Samsung website for the driver for this drive and they have all other models except the 860 EVO. Do they work
together?

 

Samsung 860 EVO MZ-76E1T0B ssd not recognized

Just set up my system, Samsung 860 EVO MZ-76E1T0B ssd not recognized ... help

 

Win10 clean install on Samsung SSD 850 EVO

BLUF: SSD is not listed ubder "Where do you want to install Windows?"

Steps Complete:

1. I've create a Win10 bootable install usb.

2. I connect the new Samsung SSD 850 EVO via SATA.

3. I reboot PC and verify SSD is seen by the motherboard/BIOS

4. Begin Win10 install via usb.

5. Get to "Where do you want to install Windows?" and the SSD is not listed

Problems:

1. Samsung does not offer a driver for the 850 on their website

2. Cannot locate driver elsewhere

Unsuccessful Mitigations Steps Attempt:

A. Format & partition SSD via Windows Disk Management, then retried steps 1-5 above....same result

B. Clone existing HHD onto SSD via "Image for Windows" by TeraByte, then verified SSD contents via Windows Explorer....similar result

Can you please offer some advice on locating a driver for a Samsung SSD 850 EVO 1TB drive? Or an alternative method?

Thank you