Computer: New HP Envy Laptop Model 15-u111dx 1TB WDC hard drive Windows 8.1 I-7 Intel 5th gen. cpu
Trying to install from flash drive. Got it to boot from the flash drive okay and going through the install process it won't find a place to install BM and dumps me out in manual mode. As I go through manual mode and get to the "work with partitions" page to select where to install it, it states that all the partitions are GPT.
When I click "change disk type" and select EMBR (or MBR) I get an error that says "your request is being ignored because EFI Systems required a GPT".
I can not get beyond this point, so I would appreciate the official solution to this problem.
Install problems
Re: Install problems
Mack,
If you want to convert your GPT disk to MBR/EMBR you can use chgdtype.tbs from BIBM boot media. (click the Run button) Then you will be able to install BIBM.
If you want to convert your GPT disk to MBR/EMBR you can use chgdtype.tbs from BIBM boot media. (click the Run button) Then you will be able to install BIBM.
Re: Install problems
Thanks for your help. Since this is a new PC and the first new one I have had in a long time, and the first one with Windows 8.1 I need to fully understand the consequences before I make such a change.
I do not understand what GPT means. If I make the change will it have an impact my system?
What about the error message that "EFI Systems required a GPT". I don't know what EFI systems is, do I need it?
I just don't want to brick my new computer.
Thanks for being patient. I am a long time Bootit NG user from 2005. Just haven't used this new upgrade and the new stuff is difficult for me.
I do not understand what GPT means. If I make the change will it have an impact my system?
What about the error message that "EFI Systems required a GPT". I don't know what EFI systems is, do I need it?
I just don't want to brick my new computer.
Thanks for being patient. I am a long time Bootit NG user from 2005. Just haven't used this new upgrade and the new stuff is difficult for me.
Re: Install problems
Mack,
You can't install BIBM on a GPT disk. Have a look at these pages to help you understand GPT disks and UEFI firmware...
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/librar ... 85%29.aspx
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/kb/article.php?id=572
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUID_Partition_Table
You can't install BIBM on a GPT disk. Have a look at these pages to help you understand GPT disks and UEFI firmware...
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/librar ... 85%29.aspx
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/kb/article.php?id=572
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUID_Partition_Table