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Install Error Setup was unable to create a new system partition
I am having a problem with doing a fresh install of Windows 7. It is on a Dell Inspiron 1546 with a 150 GB hard drive. There was an original install but the computer was having issues as some files were corrupted. I used the Windows 7 disc to format the hard drive and booted from CD after restarting.
However when I try to install the new Windows 7 it sits at the part where it says: Expanding files. Then after a while an error pops up that says: Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing system partition. See the Setup log files for more information
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have read a lot of posts on this same issue but have yet to find one that applies closely to my situation. I am getting frustrated trying to figure it out lol. Please help!! If I need to supply you with other information to help me figure it out, I can.
Last edited by Necessary2bme; 05 Nov 2011 at 23:27. Reason: More information provided