I got this error when trying to make a new partition:
Failed to create a new partition on the selected unused space. [Error:0x8004240f]
Why, and what should I do to resolve it?
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note this partition is 93 GB– Moataz AmerAug 22, 2012 at 20:17
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1how many partitions do you already have?– Gaurav JosephJan 26, 2014 at 2:50
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2 Answers
- Insert Windows XP bootable disk and create just 3 partitions (NOTE-not more than 3.)
- Next, insert Windows 7 CD and in the CMD type "list disk". All the disks will be listed.
- Then type "select disk 0" the disk will be selected.
- Now type "clean".
- After the clean ends successfully type - "active" then type "end" and press Enter.
Now you can finish the installation successfully.
As per this document, http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/error-0x8004240f-failed-to-create-a-new-partition/03270f3f-116e-4d1d-8f27-17ff1108460d
The issue seems to appear when you're attempting to create more than 4 partitions. The document illustrates how to erase/recreate the partitions so take a look if you accept that.
