This computer does not have enough space for temporary files. Windows installation needs at least size megabytes (MB) of space on any partition for temporary files. To install Windows, free enough space.

Error: This computer does not have enough space for temporary files. Windows installation needs at least size megabytes (MB) of space on any partition for temporary files. To install Windows, free enough space.

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The solution is simple. You just need to mark the partition on which the OS is installed as active.

1. Open Control Panel by clicking the Start button, and then selecting Control Panel.Click System and Maintenance.
2. Click Administrative Tools.
3. Double-click Computer Management. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
4. In the navigation pane, click Disk Management under Storage.
5. Select the volume that contains the existing Windows Vista installation. Typically, this is drive C.
6. Right click the volume, and then select Mark Partition as Active.
7. Click Yes to confirm the action.