---
title: "Fix: Windows Installation Fails With Error Code 0x80300024"
description: "This error is related to partition or drive configuration issues — but don’t worry, it’s easy to fix."
url: https://help.thesoftwarekings.com/en/articles/49-fix-windows-installation-fails-with-error-code-0x80300024
collection: "Windows Troubleshooting"
updated: 2025-11-07
language: en
---

# Fix: Windows Installation Fails With Error Code 0x80300024

This error is related to partition or drive configuration issues — but don’t worry, it’s easy to fix.

If you’re seeing **Error Code 0x80300024** during the Windows installation process, it usually appears on the screen where you choose a drive to install Windows.

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### 🔍 What Causes This Error?

This error typically appears when:

-   Multiple hard drives or partitions are connected, confusing the installer
    
-   There’s not enough available space on the selected drive
    
-   The drive has a previous failed installation or formatting issue
    
-   The drive is connected to a **secondary SATA port** or controlled by a non-primary controller
    

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### ✅ How to Fix It

#### 1\. **Unplug All Drives Except the One for Installation**

-   Disconnect all other internal and external drives (USB sticks, secondary HDDs or SSDs)
    
-   Only leave connected the drive you want to install Windows on
    

Then restart the installation process.

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#### 2\. **Use Diskpart to Clean the Target Drive (Will Erase Data)**

If you want a full reset of the target drive:

1.  At the Windows setup screen, press **Shift + F10** to open Command Prompt
    
2.  Type the following commands one by one:
    

diskpart

list disk

select disk X ← (replace X with the number of the drive you want to use)

clean

exit

1.  Close the Command Prompt and click **Refresh** in the installer
    
2.  Select the unallocated space and click **Next**
    

💡 _Note: This will permanently erase all data on the selected drive._

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#### 3\. **Change SATA Port or Controller Setting in BIOS**

-   Enter BIOS/UEFI (usually `F2`, `DEL`, or `ESC` at startup)
    
-   Ensure your drive is connected to the **primary SATA port**
    
-   Try changing the SATA mode from **RAID** to **AHCI** or vice versa
    
-   Save and exit BIOS, then try installation again
    

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### 📩 Still Getting the Error?

No problem — just send us:

1.  A **photo or screenshot** of the error screen
    
2.  The version of Windows you’re installing
    
3.  Your PC or motherboard model
    

📧 Email it to [**help@thesoftwarekings.com**](mailto:help@thesoftwarekings.com) and we’ll guide you step-by-step to complete your installation.

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