How to Fix Windows Installation Error 0X80300024? |
Posted: March 14, 2019 |
Windows is the most widely used operating system from Microsoft. It is pretty easy to install and use but some technical error can cause a problem. Many Windows 7 and Windows 10 users have complaints that they have come across error code 0X80300024. The error code is always accompanied by a message saying “Windows is unable to install to the selected location”. There can be a number of reasons behind the issue, it can be corrupted installation file, corrupt hard drive or insufficient space in the disk on which you are installing it. Windows Installation error code 0X80300024 can be resolved in a number of ways which are mentioned below: Solution 1: Remove Extra Hard Drive If you are using more than one hard drive while installing Windows operating system then it is suggested that you should remove the unnecessary one. There is a possibility that one of these hard drives in causing interference in the process. After removing the extra hard drive, reinstall your operating system to check if the error persists or not. Solution 2: Use Different USB Port for Plugging Installation Media If you have installation media in your USB then the possibility is that there is a problem with the USB port. Try using a different USB port to plugging it. Switch from USB port 2.0 to 3.0 and vice versa to check if the problem is related to the port or not. Solution 3: The Target Drive Should Be At the top of the PC’s Boot Order At the time of startup, a computer follows an order in which the operating system is booted. You need to ensure that the targeted hard drive is at the top of the computer’s boot order. For this:
Solution 4: Format the Installation Hard Drive If that partition of the hard drive on which you are installing window has more data then it is possible that the data is causing the interference. You can take a backup of your data and format the hard drive to eliminate this problem. Solution 5: Replace the Hard Drive If none of the above methods worked for you then it is possible that the hard drive is dying or already dead. In this case, Protage technicians suggest you to replace the hard drive with a new one. This is the only possible solution to fix Windows installation error code 0X80300024.
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