Solved Windows 7 x64 "Setup unable to create system partition"

GPGuy

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Hey everyone,
I've searched quite extensively and followed quite a few guides on how to install windows 7 with UEFI.
I've got a Dell latitude E6540 laptop with a new WD 500GB blue HD. Every time I try to install Windows 7 Pro x64 I get the:
"Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing system partition. See the Setup log files for more information."
I've followed the following threads with no avail:
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/260850-setup-unable-create-new-system-partition.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html
Any help with this would be very appreciated.
 

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the drive has to be GPT and not MBR, and this still might not work.

Windows 7 is not worth the effort of UEFI, just go Legacy boot and MBR.
 

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Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
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GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
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I'm pretty sure i tried that, but i'll give it one more go :banghead:
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel Xeon X5460
Motherboard
XFX 680i SLI LT
Memory
4x1GB Corsair XMS2
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 750 ti FTW
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi ExtremeAudio
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung T220HD, LG L226WTX
Screen Resolution
2x 1680*1050
Hard Drives
Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB
PSU
Cooler Master 600W
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
Zalman CNPS 9700NT, 4x Antec tricool 120mm
Keyboard
Logitech G11
Mouse
Logitech G9x
Internet Speed
100Mb/s
Antivirus
NA
Browser
Chrome

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
I got it figured. The UEFI boot to CD/DVD was emulated legacy, which would not allow the installer to see the HD as a boot device. Turn off legacy emulation while in UEFI? absolutely no way to boot from CD/DVD... so back to full legacy... now installing
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel Xeon X5460
Motherboard
XFX 680i SLI LT
Memory
4x1GB Corsair XMS2
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 750 ti FTW
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi ExtremeAudio
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung T220HD, LG L226WTX
Screen Resolution
2x 1680*1050
Hard Drives
Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB
PSU
Cooler Master 600W
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
Zalman CNPS 9700NT, 4x Antec tricool 120mm
Keyboard
Logitech G11
Mouse
Logitech G9x
Internet Speed
100Mb/s
Antivirus
NA
Browser
Chrome
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