If multiple HDDs or SSDs are installed in the PC, Windows error code 0x80300024 may appear when installing Windows. this is It was because the drive to install Windows was not recognized. In this situation, the message 'Windows cannot be installed on this drive.' or 'Windows cannot be installed in the selected location.' It proceeds in order from the easy and simple method and stops when error code 0x80300024 does not occur.
Step 1. Clean up your hard disk
First, you need to make sure that there is enough space on the hard disk to install Windows. If the installation space is insufficient, you should secure free space by cleaning the hard disk. If the capacity is sufficient, proceed to step 2.
1. Run Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click the disk to install Windows on.
3. Select [Properties].
4. Click [Disk Cleanup].
5. After checking all items in the file to be deleted, click [OK].
6. After Disk Cleanup is complete, check if there is enough space to install Windows. If not enough, you need to replace the hard disk.
- Minimum Windows 10 installation capacity : 32G or more (for 64-bit OS)
- Minimum Windows 11 installation capacity : 64G or more (for 64-bit OS)
7. Now reinstall Windows. If the Windows error code 0x80300024 appears even though there is enough free space on the hard disk, proceed to step 3.
Step 2. When installing Windows from USB
1. Power off the PC.
2. Connect the Windows installation USB to another port.
3. Power on the PC.
4. If Windows error code 0x80300024 appears while installing Windows, proceed to the next step.
Step 3. Changing the boot disk order in CMOS setup
Each PC manufacturer has a different method of entering the CMOS setup or menu to change HDD or SSD. Below is how to enter the commonly used CMOS setup. All setups are almost the same, so you can tell by looking at similar menus.
1. As soon as the PC is turned on, keep pressing the [DEL] key, [F1] or [F2] key to move to the CMOS setup screen.
2. Select the [Boot] or [Advanced] tab.
3. Select [Boot Option #1]. Then, select the HDD or SSD to install Windows on with the arrow keys.
4. Select [Disabled] for [Boot Option #2], [Boot Option #3], and [Boot Option #4].
5. Save the changes.
6. When booting is complete, reinstall Windows. If the Windows error code 0x80300024 reappears, proceed to the next 4 steps.
Step 4. Disconnect the cable connected to the hard disk
1. Remove all HDD or SSD connection cables except for the hard drive where Windows will be installed.
2. Turn on the PC and run Windows Setup again.
3. When Windows is installed normally, turn off the PC.
4. Reconnect the disconnected cable. If the Windows error code 0x80300024 occurs, proceed to the next 5 steps.
Step 5. Replacing the hard disk
If the Windows 0x80300024 error code occurs even after executing all of the above methods, it is recommended to format the&nbs;hard disk or replace it with a new one.
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