The error Unrecognized partition found, index 1 disk layout validation failed occurs while converting MBR to GPT. This article lists the reasons and fixes for this error.

The format used to define the hard disk partitions in computers with UEFI startup firmware. The GUID Partition Table (GPT) replaces the previous master boot record (MBR). GPT partitions can hold 18 ...

Sometimes installing OS X may result in odd behavior if the partition scheme on the drive is not set up properly. If you are experiencing problems, a simple repartition during setup may be an easy fix ...

OK, so you’ve managed to acquire a shiny new Solid-State Drive (SSD) after months of saving. You’ll be glad to know that SSDs are much faster than traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDD), and that’s a good ...

The first sector on the hard disk, which contains a tiny program and the disk's partition table. When the program is executed, it determines which partition contains the active operating system and ...