Windows 10 won't install

sbuster0922

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I'm trying to install Windows 10 on my hard drive and it says that 'Windows detected that the EFI system partition was formatted as NTFS. Format the EFI system partition as FAT32, and restart the installation.' The only problem is, I can't format it because I don't have a computer to do it on.

I also tried reinstalling it on my SSD that had win10 on it already because I want a fresh install but it says that 'Windows cannot be installed to this hard disk space. The partition is a Microsoft Recovery Partition.' But it says that on every partition.
 
Do you have two PC? if not, why do you want win 10 on PC twice as that isn't going to work all that well

try deleting all the partitions on the SSD and leave only unallocated space and click next - that will fix that error

As for hdd, that is an odd one. I think its referring to the USB, as its only thing that should be FAT32

think answer to both is to delete all the partitions and leave unallocated space, and let win 10 work it all out

guide to clean install: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-windows-10-clean-install.html
 


I did delete all the partitions and it says its still MSR partition. I don't want windows 10 on it twice I want to remove it and do a clean install.
 
Okay I got it to start installing and past the partition part but it all of a sudden just stopped and went back to the Windows Setup screen where you choose the language and then enter the CD key.

Edit: I think it's because I left the bootable usb in and it started from that again. Will update in a few minutes.
Edit 2: Everything is alright now. Thank you for the input and help!