Did you know that you can install Windows in one partition? In this article, we see a simple way to instruct Windows Setup to install Windows in a single partition.
Why To Install Windows In a Single Partition?
Sometimes, you may prefer to install Windows in one partition for different reasons. For example, you may want to install windows in a single partition since you need to install other operating systems in the other partitions. You may also want to use partition backup software to backup your system; it is much easier to do so when your windows reside in a single partition and you need to back up only one partition.
However, You may get frustrated when using Windows Setup to install Windows in a new and unpartitioned disk. If you ever tried to install windows, you probably know that Windows Setup enforces you to create two partitions by default. The first partition holds the windows boot loader files, while the other holds the windows files and programs.
Windows Setup Installing Windows In 2 Partitions.
You can easily create a new partition to install Windows in the screen “Where do you want to install Windows?” of Windows Setup. However, when you create a new partition, Windows Setup notifies you, “To ensure that all Windows features work correctly, Window might create additional partitions for your system files”. In other words, Windows Setup asks your permission to create additional partitions.
If you approve, Windows Setup will create two partitions. In the first partition, Windows Setup will install the windows files and programs. In the second partition, Windows Setup will install the Windows boot loader.
You probably do not want to approve Windows Setup to create more than one partition. However, If you disapprove of this permission request – Windows Setup will not create any partitions in your disk for you.
In summary, Windows Setup enforces you to create 2 partitions. How can we instruct Windows Setup to install Windows in a single partition?
Instruct Windows Setup To Install Windows In One Partition
The following movie demonstrates how we can instruct Windows Setup to install Windows in a single partition.
Install Windows In One Partition Faq
Can I install Windows In One Partition?
Yes, You can instruct windows setup to install windows in a single partition. see more