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Cannot install win 8.1 x64, on MBR HDD running Win 7 on UEFI
Hey,
I currently have a Custom built computer, based on gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 mobo.
I have a Segate Barracuda 1TB HDD that is currently in MBR format, and is full of data.
The mobo uses UEFI.
Now, I have read that uefi REQUIRES us to use a GPT HDD to boot up Widows 7/8/8.1. But my HDD, in MBR runs win 7 x64 perfectly. Now, I am trying to install win 8.1, but the setup says that it cannot be done because the HDD is in MBR. Now, I have lots of data on the drive and do not want to format it, delete all partions, convert to GPT, and then insatall 8.1. Any Help?