Install of os-Can't find/create partition

[markestey]

I have acquired a kingston 64 gig ssd, which is formatted by win XP pro. When I try to install Win 7 on the ssd, it gives me an error like, "Can't find/create the partition." Set up see's the primary drive-1, but I still get the error and won't let me install the OS. I've searched the internet and can find nothing on this error exactly.

 

[buwish]

Have you tried formatting the drive in W7 set up? Just do a custom install, click on the drive/partition you want to install it on, go to options or whatever it is called, and select format. That should do it.

 

[markestey]

Yeah but it wouldn't let me install...just got the same message. I finally figured out that I had a USB 512K drive in when I attempted to do the install. I guess you have to disconnect every other drive, including USB drives before you can continue! I'm up and running now and what a difference win 7 64 makes! The speed is awesome. I had the os installed along with other programs I use within two hours of project start. I have a Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3, E8400, 4 gigs of Gskill 1066 ram, GeForce 6800 XT graphics card. Thanks