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Dell N411z - Cannot boot from SSD
Hello,
I am trying to install ssd on dell n411z. I have an ssd that I was using on another dell laptop (Inspiron 3543). I am trying to format it but my laptop doesnt accept GPT partion.
In rufus, if I format my bootable pendrive as GPT, it does not boot showcasing the error (Operating System not found) whereas if I format my pendrive as MBR, I cannot install windows on the SSD. It gives error saying the disk is in GPT format
What can be a possible solution for this?
ejn63
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February 6th, 2021 16:00
Create the Windows install media using the Windows media creation tool:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Then boot the system from it, delete all the existing partitions on the drive, and allow WIndows to create new ones (it will be in BIOS/MBR mode, as this system is too old to support UEFI/GPT).