Win10 Install For Dual Boot Partition Problem


  1. nikki605
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    Win 10 Pro Ver 21H2 OS Build 19044.1348
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    Win10 Install For Dual Boot Partition Problem


    I'm trying to do a clean install of Win10 on my Win7 desktop using Unallocated Space on the HDD. I thought I could have up to 4 Primary partitions, but I get this error when I try to select it. Any ideas?
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  3. FreeBooter
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    The System partition is a primary partition as well so you have four primary partitions.
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  4. NavyLCDR
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    Beat me to it.
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  6. nikki605
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    Rats! So what's the easiest way around this? Can I make one "un-primary?"
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