Converting my GPT SSD into an MBR Drive

[SirSprinklez]

I need to convert my SSD to be able to install windows 7 onto it. My copy of windows 7 professional 64 bit is currently sitting on my hard drive, which I'm using currently. Whenever I boot up the W7 disk and try to install W7 onto my SSD it tells me that it is of GPT form or whatever. How do I convert it? Please explain it in a simple way

 

[jkhoward]

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dn451252.aspx

To convert a dynamic disk back to a basic disk, follow these steps:

Open the Disk Management MMC snap-in.
Right-click on the disk and select Convert to Basic Disk.
Click OK. The disk is converted back to a basic disk.

 

[SirSprinklez]

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dn451252.aspx

To convert a dynamic disk back to a basic disk, follow these steps:

Open the Disk Management MMC snap-in.
Right-click on the disk and select Convert to Basic Disk.
Click OK. The disk is converted back to a basic disk.

Alright, can't quite follow that haha. This is what I've got... http://i.imgur.com/pHqm9Tt.png Am I in the right spot?

 

[jkhoward]

Yes sir. The drive is already a "basic" disc. Which means that it is already in the MBR format. If you do not have anything saved on the SSD go ahead and delete the volume. Once deleted try installing Windows again to the SSD.

 

[SirSprinklez]

Yes sir. The drive is already a "basic" disc. Which means that it is already in the MBR format. If you do not have anything saved on the SSD go ahead and delete the volume. Once deleted try installing Windows again to the SSD.

Alright, I'll give it a try

 

[jkhoward]

Please let me know!

 

[SirSprinklez]

Please let me know!

Yep, same thing. I wasn't able to take a screen shot obviously. it just gave me the little hazard symbol, and said that windows 7 couldn't be installed because it is not MBR...

 

[jkhoward]

That.. doesn't make any sense.

I would try formatting the drive using the default values. This can be done in disk management or from the "Computer" icon on your desktop by right-clicking the drive.

 

[SirSprinklez]

That.. doesn't make any sense.

I would modify that post though and remove the whole legitimate copy thing.

I would try formatting the drive using the default values. This can be done in disk management or from the "Computer" icon on your desktop by right-clicking the drive.

Yea, I've actually started to contact microsoft about it haha, I usually dont have to do that but it's kinda come to that level. I'll remove that part btw

 

[jkhoward]

What part? (;

Have you tried connecting the SSD to another port and removing the primary hard drive during the installation? I would try that before contacting MSFT. I wouldn't mention anything to them regarding top secret stuff.

 

[SirSprinklez]

What part? (;

Have you tried connecting the SSD to another port and removing the primary hard drive during the installation? I would try that before contacting MSFT. I wouldn't mention anything to them regarding top secret stuff.

By connecting it to another port do you just mean connect it to a different SATA port?

 

[jkhoward]

Yes sir!

 

[SirSprinklez]

Yes sir!

I did manage to fix the problem, I simply went into disk manager and hit delete volume, then I right clicked on the partition and hit convert to MBR and voila! I was able to install windows. Although you didn't get me the final solution, you certainly helped me a lot! Thanks!

 

[jkhoward]

Glad you were able to figure it out!

Thanks for the "solution" 😛