How to Fix ‘Setup was Unable to Use the Existing Partition’ Error?

 Did you get an error message stating "Setup was unable to use the existing partition because system volume does not have required free space" while installing Windows 10? Read on to learn about the ways through which you can troubleshoot this error. Let’s get started. 


Format the Doubtful Partition


You should pursue the guidelines provided below:


1. First of all, switch on the Windows 10 system.

2. Thereafter, insert the ‘Windows 10 Installation Media’ in the DVD or CD ROM.

3. Then restart the Windows system while the installation media is connected.

4. Hold any button over the keyboard to boot through the DVD or CD.

5. You should pursue the steps on the screen and hit any button over the keyboard to boot via the DVD or CD.

6. Once you reach the first screen, choose the language.

7. Once you have done that, click on the button of Next.

8. Go to the option of ‘Install Windows.’

9. Once you reach the screen of ‘Enter the product key to activate Windows’, input the product key of Windows 10.

10. The next screen will be showing the license terms, mark the box of ‘I accept the license terms’ and press the Next button.

11. The PC will ask you to choose the installation type.

12. You should choose the button of ‘Custom.’

13. You will see ‘Where do you want to install Windows?’ screen in front of you, click on the feature of ‘Drive options (advanced).’

14. You should choose the partition where you would like to install Windows 10.

15. Select the feature of Format and keep following the on-screen steps.

16. Once you have done that, click on the button of Next.

17. Pursue the on-screen steps to complete the installation process of Windows 10.

18. Now, restart the system once you are done. 


Disconnect All Peripherals


You should pursue the guidelines provided below:


1. Firstly, disconnect any peripherals and USB sticks that might be connected to the device.

2. After that, restart the Windows 10 device. 

3. Now, attempt to perform the setup procedure once again and check whether you still see the same issue.


Delete All Partitions


You should pursue the guidelines provided below:

1. Launch the partition Window and then unplug the USB drive. 

2. After that, hit the Next button.

3. You will see a ‘Windows is unable to install to the selected location’ error on your screen.

4. Now, connect the USB drive again and choose the Refresh button.

5. Then, hit the Next button and allow the procedure to resume. 

Follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned above when you get the ‘setup was unable to use the existing partition error.’

Sam John is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, the internet, and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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