Troubleshooting Windows 11 Installation on OptiPlex 3090 with Micro WD Blue 2TB SATA: Unable to Locate Existing Partition

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, ensure the following:

• Your OptiPlex 3090 Micro system is compatible with Windows 11.
• You have a valid Windows 11 installation media (USB stick or DVD).
• You have a WD Blue 2TB SATA drive installed and properly connected to your system.
• You have a backup of all important data on the drive.

Steps to Install Windows 11

Step 1: Boot from the Installation Media

Restart your system and press the F12 key to enter the Boot Menu. Select your installation media and press Enter.

 F12 key > Select Windows Installation Media > Press Enter
 

Step 2: Language Selection

Choose your preferred language and click "Next".

Step 3: Install Now

Click on "Install Now" to begin the installation process.

 Click on "Install Now"
 

Step 4: Product Key

Enter your product key and click "Next".

Step 5: Accept License Terms

Read and accept the license terms, then click "Next".

Step 6: Choose the Installation Type

Select "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" and click "Next".

 Select "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)"
 

Step 7: Delete Existing Partitions

Select the WD Blue 2TB SATA drive and delete all existing partitions. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

 Select the WD Blue 2TB SATA drive > Right-click on each partition > Delete > Yes > Delete
 

Step 8: Create New Partitions

Create a new partition for the Windows installation. Make sure to allocate enough space for the operating system and any additional software you plan to install.

 Right-click on "Unallocated space" > New simple volume > Next > Assign the drive letter > Format with NTFS > Next > Allocate a size > Next > Format > Quick > Next > Finish
 

Step 9: Install Windows 11

Once the new partition is created, click "Next" to begin the installation process.

 Click on "Next"
 

Step 10: Complete the Setup

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Conclusion

If you encounter the error message stating that the NVME SD removed the not-present partitions during the Windows 11 installation process on your OptiPlex 3090 Micro system with a WD Blue 2TB SATA drive, this article provides the steps to delete the existing partitions and create a new one for the Windows installation.