I’m running into a frustrating issue trying to install Windows 10 from a FAT32 formatted USB on a UEFI system. My computer crashed during an update, and I figured a fresh install was the way to go. I booted into Linux, saved my important files, and deleted the Windows partition using GParted, leaving it as unallocated space. However, when I try to install Windows, it tells me that I can’t install on a GPT partition. I’ve ensured my BIOS is set to UEFI, and the USB is set up correctly. I really don’t want to wipe all my partitions since I still need my Linux setup. Anyone have any ideas?
Have you tried using the Diskpart tool on the Windows installer to convert the unallocated space to a proper format? Sometimes that helps with the GPT issue.
You might need to create a new partition for Windows specifically. The installer sometimes gets picky about existing partitions.
I thought about that, but I’m worried about messing up my Linux installation. Is there a way to do it without wiping everything?
Another option could be to use a different USB creation tool. Sometimes the built-in Windows tool doesn’t create the bootable drive correctly for UEFI.
If all else fails, you could consider backing up your Linux data and doing a full wipe and fresh install. It’s extreme but sometimes necessary.
You might want to check if Secure Boot is enabled in your BIOS. That can sometimes cause issues with installing Windows.