unallocated space on complete disk) allowing Windows installer to partition disk and make all what it needs. After that I boot from DVD and proceed installing on unallocated space (eg. My disk is X5 500gb and I have delete absolutely all partition from disk before trying to install fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro. That means no partition at all on this disk when you try to install Win 10. If you did not run sysprep prior to changing hardware, you can restore the Winclone image to the original hardware, verify that it boots, then follow the procedure for sysprep.As I remember I have to use “virgin” disk.

To run sysprep, follow the instructions here: Also, back up any important files prior to running sysprep by manually dragging them to an external drive. Prior to running sysprep on the original Windows installation, create a Winclone image of the Windows installation in case the sysprep operation fails and leaves the Windows installation in an unknown / unbootable state.

It is recommended that you run sysprep on the original hardware prior to creating the Winclone image. If you restored the Winclone image on a different Mac (or have changed the hardware since creating the image), Windows may fail to boot due to drive related issues. If not, reformat the disk in Disk Utility and make sure the partition type is set to GUID / GPT. Select the Windows partition and verify the Partition Map Type is GPT. Click System Report and look under storage. If you have recently reformatted your disk, verify that it is GPT formatted by going to the Apple Menu and selecting 'About this Mac'. The BCD is located on a special partition, called the EFI partition.

Manually switch between legacy and EFI booting:Ī black screen with no cursor or an error regarding BCD usually relates to EFI booting. If you have Windows 8 or later and have a Mac that supports EFI booting, you can try the following steps: (see to determine what model you have)Ģ. Mac hardware does not support EFI booting.

Winclone will set Windows to boot in legacy mode if either of the following is true: If you see these messages, it means that Windows is booting in 'legacy' mode. 'this is not a bootable disk, please insert a bootable floppy and press any key' (or other DOS type message displayed on a black screen) To troubleshooting these, try these troubleshooting tips: When restoring a Winclone image, Windows may fail to boot correctly.

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