WHow to change this HDD from a dynamic drive ??


  1. AaLF
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    Microsoft Windows 7 HomePremium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    WHow to change this HDD from a dynamic drive ??


    My WIN7 home Prem won't install on this new disk. Says a "dynamic" HDD is not suitable. I don't know what I did wrong. When I format it appears as a dynamic disk. At present I have deleted the newly created 'dynamic' partition & the HDD at present is one big lump of unallocated space.

    I haven't done this for so long I've forgotten what to do or where I erred. Please run me through the HDD pre-install preperation.

    SOLVED: found this tutorial. I used #2. Easy.

    Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk
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  3. pscowboy
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    W7 Home Premium 32bit
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    Boot with the W7 dvd - press Shift & F10 to access the command prompt at first input screen.

    Type: diskpart
    list disk (note the #)
    select disk #
    detail disk (note the volumes). For each volume:
    select volume, then delete

    When done deleting the volumes, or if none:
    select disk #
    convert basic

    Exit and reboot and start the installation again. Let W7 do the partitioning and formatting.
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