Microsoft KB Archive/300275

= You Must Select the Drive Letter and Partition During Setup =

Article ID: 300275

Article Last Modified on 3/2/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)

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This article was previously published under Q300275



SYMPTOMS
When you perform a &quot;clean&quot; 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 &quot;clean&quot; installation of a Windows Server 2003 product.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
A &quot;clean&quot; installation of Windows refers to installing Windows on a new (empty) hard disk, or to installing Windows in a new folder.

Keywords: kbprb kbsetup KB300275

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