Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing system partition - Can't install Windows server 2008 R2

I am trying  to install Windows server 2008 R2 on DELL PowerEdge R620 server, & facing issue.

"We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one.  For more information, see the Setup log files."




Resolution:

  1. Set your PC to boot from DVD via BIOS
  2. Put the DVD in and let it load until you get to this screen:
  3. Once at this screen, press: (SHIFT+F10) to get a CMD window

Step by step instruction:



  1. MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE DRIVE YOUR INSTALLING WINDOWS TO NOT ANOTHER. In the CMD window, type in Each Command and Press <ENTER> Key as follows:

    DiskPart <ENTER>
    list disk <ENTER>
    select disk 0 <ENTER>
    clean <ENTER>
    create partition primary align=1024 <ENTER>
    format fs=ntfs <ENTER> (Will Take a While)
    assign <ENTER>
    active <ENTER>
    exit <ENTER>
    exit <ENTER>
  2. After it completes, exit the INSTALL COMPLETELY and reboot.
  3. Once you are back in, go about installing Windows just DO NOT ALLOW Windows to create a new partition, use the only one there.

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