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HP Desktop , Replaced HD, & Would like to Reload Windows OS

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  1. Tony D

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    Sorry about that. I lost sight of the GPT/MBR issue. This site has some pertinent info. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...stalling-using-the-mbr-or-gpt-partition-style

    It show how to delete partitions and changes to GPT mode during the installation if you're using a UEFI - based PC. I'll bet what was missed was the use of the Custom button. The installation media may have changed, but try it anyway.
    1. Turn off the PC, and put in the Windows installation DVD or USB key.

    2. Boot the PC to the DVD or USB key in UEFI mode. For more info, see Boot to UEFI Mode or Legacy BIOS mode.

    3. When choosing an installation type, select Custom.

    4. On the Where do you want to install Windows? screen, select each of the partitions on the drive, and select Delete. The drive will show a single area of unallocated space.

    5. Select the unallocated space and click Next. Windows detects that the PC was booted into UEFI mode, and reformats the drive using the GPT drive format, and begins the installation.
     
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    Just want to be sure of what I'm doing here! I Don't want to accidentally delete the drive on my working PC by error, The Disk in the external Dock is F, volume 4, ..have I selected it correctly here? Also do I still have to run the CLEAN COMMAND since the Hard Drive was completely Wiped?
     

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  4. John Stenger

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    @Tony D Forgot to mention in last post, I tried reloading the OS from the Flash Drive again, but the same message appears, and all of those buttons are frozen! including the Custom button!
     
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    I've not incurred these issues before. Maybe there is some other underlying problem.
     
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    I made the GPT Disk Conversion, and then started the Windows installation, but I am now getting this Popup (Images Included) ..Is this something to be concerned about ...Also was I supposed to convert that System Reserved Partition also?
     

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  7. IJAC

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    What you need to do is delete all those partitions then continue with the installation. Let windows make all the partitions it needs.
     
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    Installed it! ....and it seems to be working well!
     
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    Good news yay.
     
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    What did you do to get it installed finally?
     
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    It's been up and running all day without any problems! I cleaned the disk again just to be sure! but it still showed that popup about the Partitions not being in the recommended Order, however it allowed me to proceed! So I did! and it seems to be running Fine! Also where can I find out what the Fee is, for keeping this install full Running after 30 days? I checked around online but couldn't find it!
     
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    Did you get a notice about the activation when you installed it?
     
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    It just asked if I had a Product Key! ...and there was a link to click No! ..Then it just proceeds to Install!
     
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    Like I said before it doesn't expire in 30 days. Windows 10 will work without activation. It will have a few limitations like changing the desktop picture and some other features. Go to settings, Update and Security, on the left side you will see activation. Click on that and it will tell you if it is or not. If not there are links there to help you get a product key from Microsoft.
     
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    Here's a screen shot from my PC
     

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    It is good to go it is activated. Like I said if you had a windows 7 or 8.1 product key it will digitally activate. You are all set you can reinstall windows 10 again if needed in the future with that product key. It is linked to you Microsoft account that you had set up at sometime.
     
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    Well that's Great! ...Just want to thank you @IJAC and @Tony D for all your expert Help on this complicated Issue! ..and I appreciate your Patience as always! John
     
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    You are welcome glad to see it all work for you finally. Sometimes this happens it gets complicated but it all worked out for you.
    :woohooo:
     
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