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Getting error we couldn’t create a new partition or locate an existing one see the setup log files while installing Windows 10, 8.1, or 7 from a bootable DVD or USB drive? Here is every possible solution to fix the windows 10 installation error we couldn’t create a new partition error 0x80042468, 0x8004240f, 0x8007045d etc.
Installing Windows 10 on a PC or Laptop is very easy and simple. All you have to do is download Windows 10 ISO, create a bootable USB drive, insert it, and follow the on-screen wizard. While installing, Windows 10 asks you to select a partition. Generally, you just select a desired partition or disk from the list and Windows will do the rest of the job.
But a number of users reported a “We couldn’t create a new partition” error message While Create a new partition during the Windows 10 installation process. And the error prevents them from installing Windows 10.
we couldn’t create a new partition or locate an existing one see the setup log files
Fix we couldn’t create a new partition
This error might happen for any number of reasons, even on perfectly functioning SSDs and HDDs. Here are some applicable solutions to fix this couldn’t create a new partition error applicable to Windows 10, 8.1 PCs.
Start with basic first disconnect all additional Hard disk/ SSD drives (except the primary hard drive). Again if you are using a USB bootable drive for windows installation purposes we recommend removing any other USB drives and memory cards connected to your system. And try to install Windows again, see if you can proceed with the installation.
Note: Bellow solutions completely Delete all Data on your Disk Drive. We recommend backup your important data before applying below solutions.
Use Disk Part Utility to Make Partition Active
A number of users report they are able to fix this error we couldn’t create a new partition by active the partition (where we install windows) using the Disk part utility.
To make a partition active, you need to have access to the command prompt. To do this start the Windows 10 setup using a bootable USB or DVD. When you get the “We couldn’t create a new partition” error message close the setup and click the Repair your computer button.
Next click on Troubleshooting Choose Advanced tools and then select Command Prompt.
When the Command Prompt opens, type diskpart and hit the enter key. This opens the diskpart utility where you can make the partition active.
Now enter list disk command to see the list of all hard drives connected to your computer.
Find the number that represents your hard drive and enter select disk 0 (we used 0 as an example, so be sure to replace 0 with a number that matches your hard drive). then Enter the following lines and press Enter after each line:
To clean the selected disk:
clean
To make the disk primary, run the command
create partition primary
Activate the partition:
active
After activating, type
format fs=ntfs quick
to format it in the NTFS file system.
Now you can assign the disk by executing the command
assign
That’s it, execute the command twice to close the diskpart utility and command prompt.
After closing the command prompt, restart your machine and try to install Windows again.
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That’s all you have successfully solved the “ we couldn’t create a new partition or locate an existing one see the setup log files ” error while installing Windows 10, 8.1, and 7. Still need any help feel free to discuss on. comments below. Also, Read Windows 10 Running slow? Here how to make windows 10 run faster