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Fresh Windows Install : Won't detect drive !

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by masterfred, Jul 21, 2016.

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    masterfred Notebook Geek

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    I have a E6320.

    I want to do a fresh install of Windows 10.

    At the Custom Installation window, it won't detect the HDD for install ... BUT ! If I try to load drivers, I CAN SEE THE C: drive !

    I have tried to loads defaults from BIOS : won't work
    I have tried the following SATA configuration : ATA, AHCI and Raid On. None works
    I have tried to boot USB Key (Win10 install) from either Legacy Boot or UEFI

    I have tried to load some drivers but none works ?

    WTF is this ???
     
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    Oh well, for what it's worth, this solved my problem :

    Boot with Win10 USB Key, Go to Repair PC > Advanced > Command Prompt

    >diskpart [enter]
    >list disk [enter]
    From the list above (assuming you have more than one HD installed, if not it'll be the only one), find the number corresponding to your HD.
    >select drive [number] [enter]
    >clean all [enter] * see note below
    >create partition primary [enter]
    >select partition 1 [enter]
    >active [enter]
    >format fs=ntfs [enter] ** see note
    >assign [enter]
    >exit [enter]
    >exit [enter]

    Rebooted and it detected the drive !
     
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