problems with windows instalation ?

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YouMaCry

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hi all,
i have a very strange problem with my hybrid hdd . i cant install windows 8.1 to it install crash every time. windows 10 install works just fine. i tryed several different iso files . boot files are made with rufus. any sudgestion how to fix it?
tryed with 2 diferent loptops lenovo y50 and pacard bell ts11hr
 

YouMaCry

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and it gives an error that it cant format partition to install windows ( it takes ~ 15 minutes to load installer)
 

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And are you going into the Custom segment of the install routine, and deleting all existing partitions on that drive?
 

YouMaCry

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yes but when i try to delete hdd it says error unable to delete/format partition. and it takes ~ 15-20 minutes to deletion routine to finish/crash

no problem formating/installing windows using same hdd with other loptops