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0x80300001 Installation Error: 5 Ways to Fix It
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The process toinstall Windowsis usually seamless, with no error messages popping up, given your PC is configured correctly. But that’s not always the case. Many have reported the0x80300001Windows installation error.
The complete message reads,We couldn’t install Windows in the location you chose. Please check your media drive. Here’s more info about what happened: 0x80300001. The problem has been faced in all iterations of the OS with no effective solutions available. So, let’s find out about it!
What is the 0x80300001 installation error?
The error can be encountered when installing Windows on a PC and usually has to do with a trivial issue at the user’s end. It appears when choosing a partition and proceeding with the installation.
Here are a few reasons you encounter0x80300001error in Windows 10:
How do I fix error code 0x80300001?
Before we head to the slightly tricky solutions, try these quick ones first:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Update the SATA controller driver
Often the quickest solution to fixing0x80300001in Windows 11 isupdating the driverthat’s triggering the error. And in case the OS is unable to find one, you can always look it up on the manufacturer’s website andmanually install the latest driver.
If Windows is not presently installed, load the drivers from the installation disc or add them to the bootable USB. This also helps with 0x80300001 in VMware.
2. Change BIOS settings
3. Create another installation media
Oftentimes, it’s an issue with the installation media you created. This usually happens when using a third-party utility. So, this time around, use the Windows Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive, and you shouldn’t get the0x80300001install error.
4. Format the partition
In case it’s the partition that’s to blame for the0x80300001error, formatting the partition should do the trick. Remember, any stored data will be lost, so make sure tocreate a backupbeforehand if Windows is already installed on the device.
5. Delete the existing partitions
If none of the solutions worked, the last option is to delete all the partitions on the drive and then create new ones to install Windows. Here, too, you will lose the stored files, so it’s recommended that you transfer them to an external storage device or use acloud backup service.
After you have fixed the0x80300001error, check thebest security settings to configureand some quick tips tomake Windows faster than ever.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
