Unable to install Windows VISTA getting GPT partition error

[Rick Kelley]

I am trying to install windows Vista 32 bit, but the setup gives me error unable to install to this drive since it is using the GPT partition style.

The computer did have windows 8 64 bit but have decided I hate windows 8 so want to go back to an earlier OS, so was trying to install Vista. I do not own a copy of windows 7 & not really wanting to go buy it or even a 64 bit version of Vista.

I have tried deleting all partitions I can find then reboot the system & get same error.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Support article here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn336946.aspx

However, you must check that your computer manufacturer supports Windows Vista on your particular model before installing it.

In essence that means making sure that they have Vista drivers for it on their website. If they don't, you should not install it because without the correct drivers your computer hardware won't work properly, if at all.

Don't rely on the Vista install disc having all the correct drivers because chances are it won't have.