Windows 10: Can't install to new hard drive on former Ubuntu machine

Discus and support Can't install to new hard drive on former Ubuntu machine in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, I swapped out the old hard drive with a brand new one, and am trying to install Windows 10 from a USB boot stick. But I keep getting these errors.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Gram4421, Aug 10, 2021.

  1. Gram4421 Win User

    Can't install to new hard drive on former Ubuntu machine


    Hi, I swapped out the old hard drive with a brand new one, and am trying to install Windows 10 from a USB boot stick. But I keep getting these errors. Thanks for any assistance.

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    Gram4421, Aug 10, 2021
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  2. little cat, Aug 10, 2021
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  3. Problems installing new hard drive

    Hello,

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.


    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Aug 10, 2021
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  4. Dandel Win User

    Can't install to new hard drive on former Ubuntu machine

    can you use ubuntu without a hard drive?

    I don't recommend running off of usb, however i do suggest getting a small hard drive for that laptop as cheap as you can get ( about 8b should do the trick nicely), and run ubuntu on that.
     
    Dandel, Aug 10, 2021
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