Unable to install Windows 10 Insider from .iso

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by OlivierG1, Jan 11, 2017.

  1. OlivierG1

    OlivierG1 Bit poster

    Messages:
    3
    I'm trying to install the latest Windows 10 Insider build (14986) on Parallels 12.
    The install stops at the first stages with the message :
    "Unable to format partition on disk0. Error occured with application of parameter <DiskConfiguration>. Error code 0x80042425"
    Clicking OK on this message simply reboots the VM.

    So, what gives ? I thought installing Win10 was simple, how can it stall when formatting the drive ?
     
  2. Swati@Parallels

    Swati@Parallels

    Messages:
    334
    Hello Olivier, please follow the below steps and keep us updated on your progress:
    1. Make sure Windows 10 file size should be more than 4GB. If it is not, please re-download Windows 10 from Microsoft website by following the link.
    2. Install Windows Home/Pro edition without an activation key and by using Express Installation unchecked.
    3. After the Windows 10 Home/Professional installation is complete, go to Settings --> Update and security --> Activation, and click: Change product key.
     
  3. OlivierG1

    OlivierG1 Bit poster

    Messages:
    3
    Did just that, this time I get the Windows Installation running, but it fails when trying to format the virtual disk partition.
     

Share This Page