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Windows 11 Can Only be Installed to GPT Disks [Fix]
Use Diskpart, a command-line tool
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Anyone attempting toinstall Windows 11is likely to have come across the message claiming, Windows can only be installed to GPT disks. The issue is quite simple to tackle, and a few quick tweaks are all it would need to set things right here.
For the uninitiated, GPT or GUID Partition Table is, in reality, apartitionstructure and is the more advanced one. No wonder newer operating systems, such as Windows 11, will only get installed on disks with the GPTpartitionstructure.
What to do if Windows can only be installed to GPT disks?
1. Use Diskpart
When Windows 11 can only be installed to GPT disks, a quick fix is to rely on DISKPART, a built-in tool, to change the disk partition style to GPT.
2. Use Disk Management
That’s it! If Windows can only be installed to GPT disks in Windows 11 or the previous iteration, you may also go with Disk Management toconvert the disk to GPT.
And once you have installed the latest iteration, check thebest security settings in Windows 11for a safer experience.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
