Windows – SSD is not recognized while installing Windows

ssdwindows 7

I just bought a SATA SSD, and wish to install Windows 7 directly on it, but
when Windows asks me where do I want to install it, it doesn't recognize any drives.

  • I have disconnected all my other HDDs
  • My BIOS recognizes the SSD.
  • I went back to my original installation of Windows and my SSD is recognized

Best Answer

This is the suggested resolution:

Boot up Windows 7 disc.

When the welcome screen comes up on Windows Setup, press Shift + F10, which will display a command prompt.

Type diskpart and press enter.

Type list disk and press enter.

Hopefully you can see your SSD in the list. You should see a number identifying it. Now type select disk X (where X is the number identifying your SSD) and press enter.

Type clean and press enter. This will write a blank MBR, YOU WILL LOSE ANY DATA ON THE SSD if you did have anything on it.
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