You Must Select the Drive Letter and Partition During Setup (300275)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
This article was previously published under Q300275

SYMPTOMS

When you perform a "clean" installation of Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, and Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, the I want to choose the install drive letter and partition during setup check box in advanced options is selected by default, and you cannot clear the check box.

CAUSE

You must choose the installation drive and partition when you perform a "clean" installation of a Windows Server 2003 product.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

A "clean" installation of Windows refers to installing Windows on a new (empty) hard disk, or to installing Windows in a new folder.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/4/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbsetup KB300275
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