Can't install Win 8.1 to my new Dell I5 computer

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i just got a new dell I5 computer with on Operating system inside, i tried to install win 8.1 as the manual said but when i got to the Hard drive i got the message "windows cannot be installed on this disk. The selected disk is of the GPT partition style."

I really need help on what steps to take in installing the OS.

Thanks

Mr Cameroon

Posted 2014-08-14T23:29:38.223

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DQf9YqbD8WI – Brian Adkins – 2014-08-15T00:10:24.287

Open the bootmneu in your pc and make sure you select UEFI boot of your DVD – magicandre1981 – 2014-08-15T04:17:17.437

Answers

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This might help: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/windows-cannot-be-installed-on-this-disk-the/8fa72a3e-10c5-47da-a040-1e0db62af309 It applies to Windows 7 specifically, but probably applies to 8.1 as well.

BillDOe

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