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Cant install Windows

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Ben90

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Hi,

I need help I cannot start or install WIndows.

Problem started when my HDD, where I had installed windows 8, almost died. I couldnt boot it up so I changed the hard disk priority and could log in my windows 7. I then decided to install Windows 8 in that HDD. I did a shrink of my volumes and made space. Before restarting that PC, I also formatted the drive where I had installed windows 8. (I am able to access files but it has almost died)

Now, when I try installing win 8, it says it cant do that as the partition is dynamic. What is this all about?

I am now running SLAX which is not detecting my HDD so now I cannot make the backup.

Multiple issues..Cant fix them! Please help..
 
What was the hard drive (brand and model number) that nearly died? How old is it?

What is the hard drive that you're using now? How old is it?

What program(s) did you use for your partition management?

Which motherboard are you running everything off of?
 
You can't install Windows to a drive that's partitioned as a dynamic drive, it has to be set as a basic partition to perform the install. Delete the partitions and start over with unpartitioned space and let the setup partition it for you.
 
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