Buzz
In reality, there are many reasons why Windows 10 shows the error 'Windows can't be installed on driver 0 partition 1', with no specific error causing the Windows can't be installed on driver 0 partition 1 situation. Simply put, it's a notification on your drive, partition 1 encountering an issue. It could also indicate issues with driver 0, 1, 2, 3 as well as partitions 1, 2, 3, 4. Fortunately, fixing the Windows 10 installation error 'Windows can't be installed on driver 0 partition 1' is not difficult; you just need to pay attention to a few key points outlined below.
Fixing the error Windows can't be installed on driver 0 partition 1 when installing Windows 10
Important Note before Proceeding:
- This method requires you to have two separate drives for distinct partitions. For example, an SSD for installing Windows 10 and an HDD for storing data.
- If you don't have two separate drives, be aware that this method will erase all your data.
Step 1: This method can only be done immediately when you encounter the Windows 10 installation error 'Windows can't be installed on driver 0 partition 1.' At that moment, simply press Shift + F10 to display a Command Prompt window.
Here, you'll input 3 commands one by one, and remember to conclude each command by pressing the Enter key.
- Diskpart: Command allowing you to access the drive.
- List disk: Command listing all the disks currently available.
- Select disk 0: Choosing the disk, typically disk 0. In some cases, it might be 1, 2, 3 depending on the number of drives and where you want to install Windows 10.
Step 2: After inputting the above 3 commands, proceed with the commands below to rectify the issue of Windows 10 installation error 'Windows can't be installed on driver 0 partition 1.' Remember, after each command, it must be concluded by pressing Enter key.
- Clean: This command will wipe your data clean, so consider carefully before executing.
- Create partition primary: Creating a new partition for the drive.
- Active: Activating the partition to function as drives C, D, E.
- Format quick fs-NTFS: Quick format command for the drive.
- Assign: This command assigns the formatted partition as C, D, E in order.
- Exit (twice): This command is used to exit Command Prompt after resolving the Windows 10 installation error 'Windows can't be installed on driver 0 partition 1.' Press twice to fully exit Command Prompt.
Here's a quick guide on fixing the Windows 10 installation error 'Windows can't be installed on driver 0 partition 1.' Hopefully, after following the steps, you'll completely resolve the issue and be able to install Win 10 smoothly. Installing Win 10 is not difficult and is quite fast, so you won't have to wait too long compared to previous operating systems.
If during the installation process you encounter the error 0xC1900101-0x30018 when installing Windows 10, don't panic or lose hope as this is a rare and easily fixable error. Refer to specific guides on how to fix error 0xC1900101-0x30018 during Windows 10 installation to learn exactly how to resolve it.
