Windows setup does´nt find partition for installation

sahara

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I prepared a ntfs partition on my second hard drive, big enough for W8. I also hid the other partitions of W7 so that only the new partition would be active. I started the installation CD (W8 enterprise, test version) and the list of all partitions apeared. As I choosed the prepared partition, I was surprised to see a message that: no existing system partition could be found! !! I tryed to format it, to delete it, creat again and what ever all....
I googled around and didnt find any information so i gave up and installed it normaly (without hiding the other OS). But at the end of the test version i will have to repeat this procces und I would be happy to find a solution....
Anybody has an idee???
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windws7,32bit+ubuntu, 64bit. (Multi-boot)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
I have no idee where is the problem. W8 refuses to be installed on the second hard drive while the first hd is hidden hidden...
Here the device screenshot.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windws7,32bit+ubuntu, 64bit. (Multi-boot)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Limited to 4 primary partitions per disk...
But the ubuntu´s partition is one, extended (with 3 logic partitions), there shouldn´t be any problem. and you can see, I installed W8 on this same partition (only withount hiding the first hard disk) and it functions without any problem.
From some reason, W8 presists to install its bootloader in the first hd...???

EDIT
Oh, I think I see what you mean, my extended partition has 3 primary partition instead of 3 logical! do you think its posible to change from primry to logical?

EDIT 2
Well, after checking this point: these 3 ubuntu partitions which are inside the extended one, are not primery partitions! but from any reason windows call it primery.
So my problem is still there: why I cannt install win8 on the second hd, while firs hd is hidden?
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windws7,32bit+ubuntu, 64bit. (Multi-boot)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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