Trying to install Windows 8 Error code: 0x8004242C

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

Hello All! I just got Windows 8.1 tonight and I'm trying to install it on my new computer I just built. I get to the part where it starts installing and about 5 seconds after that it comes up with "Windows could not format a partition on disk 1. The error occurred while preparing the computer's system volume. Error code: 0x8004242C." I know this code means " The volume size is too small." (https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd208031.aspx) If it helps I have the Gigabyte Z97x Gaming 3 motherboard and I'm trying to install to a Kingston SSD with a DVD install. It says it has a 109GB partiton for system. If I try to install windows without making any partitions it doesn't work. Any ideas will be appreciated! Thanks!

USAFRet · Dec 11, 2015

You need to delete ALL current partitions on the drive, and then let the OS create what it needs.

When it asks 'where', select Custom.

And do this install with ONLY the target drive connected. An SSD, I presume?

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

When I let it try it gives me the same error code. Yes an SSD. I have the SSD and the CD-ROM drive connected. To delete the partitions I tried clicking delete and used Shift+F10 and did diskpart then clean.

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

Also I have used this drive in a laptop before if that is any contemplation. I did format it before taking it out.

USAFRet · Dec 11, 2015

CraftKing7777 :

No, not diskpart. Not needed.
Directly in the Windows installer. It gives you the option to delete ALL partitions.

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

I didn't see the Delete all button so I deleted them individually. Now it says "We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information,see the Setup log files." I don't know if it means anything but it says the name is "Drive 1 Unallocated Space."

USAFRet · Dec 11, 2015

CraftKing7777 :

USAFRet :

I didn't see the Delete all button so I deleted them individually. Now it says "We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information,see the Setup log files." I don't know if it means anything but it says the name is "Drive 1 Unallocated Space."

Right...there isn't a Delete ALL
Where are you seeing this - "Drive 1 Unallocated Space." ?
This is in the Windows installer?

If so...Create a partition using that whole space.

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

CraftKing7777 :

Right...there isn't a Delete ALL
Where are you seeing this - "Drive 1 Unallocated Space." ?
This is in the Windows installer?

If so...Create a partition using that whole space.

Making the partition worked and now it says "Drive 1 Partition 1" When I click next it still says the same thing.

USAFRet · Dec 11, 2015

CraftKing7777 :

USAFRet :

CraftKing7777 :

Right...there isn't a Delete ALL
Where are you seeing this - "Drive 1 Unallocated Space." ?
This is in the Windows installer?

If so...Create a partition using that whole space.

Making the partition worked and now it says "Drive 1 Partition 1" When I click next it still says the same thing.

Before clicking Next, did you select/highlight that new partition?

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

CraftKing7777 :

USAFRet :

Making the partition worked and now it says "Drive 1 Partition 1" When I click next it still says the same thing.

Before clicking Next, did you select/highlight that new partition?

Yes

USAFRet · Dec 11, 2015

CraftKing7777 :

USAFRet :

CraftKing7777 :

Before clicking Next, did you select/highlight that new partition?

Yes

So...there is a single partition, of the whole space of the drive?

Suggest you restart the process.
Power off, boot from your install media, see what happens

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

CraftKing7777 :

USAFRet :

CraftKing7777 :

Before clicking Next, did you select/highlight that new partition?

Yes

So...there is a single partition, of the whole space of the drive?

Suggest you restart the process.
Power off, boot from your install media, see what happens

I've done that already but I'll give it another shot!

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

CraftKing7777 :

USAFRet :

Yes

So...there is a single partition, of the whole space of the drive?

Suggest you restart the process.
Power off, boot from your install media, see what happens

I am back to where I was with the same "We couldn't create a new partition or locate..."

USAFRet · Dec 11, 2015

This is weird.
Given a blank drive, with a single partition, booting from your install media...

What size drive is this?
Can you post a screencap of this?

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

This is a 120GB Kingston. Does it make a difference that it has been previously used in a laptop?

http://i.imgur.com/ngwfRKK.jpg

USAFRet · Dec 11, 2015

CraftKing7777 :

No, it doesn't make a difference. A drive is a drive.

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

CraftKing7777 :

No, it doesn't make a difference. A drive is a drive.

Did you look at the picture?

USAFRet · Dec 11, 2015

I did now...

This should work.

What happens if you click Refresh?

CraftKing7777 · Dec 11, 2015

USAFRet :

Sorry for the late reply. Nothing different happens.

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