Windows 8.1 install, partition won't format / install

I'm having lots of problems installing Windows on my iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)
I've install windows on it before, but after a drivers issue I had to do a fresh install of windows... that turn into a fresh install of OS X because I ended up with freespace that couldn't formatted. That's fixed now because I formatted to one partition with a complete fresh install.
Now I'm running into the issue that started it all. Getting past the partition screen of the windows 8.1 installation. I'm stuck in the partition screen and it won't let me continue because of the format of my partition for bootcamp. I've followed the instruction very thoroughly. I'm using a fusion drive as well.
I've used several different versions of windows 8.1 ISOs. The checksum checks out. FileVault is off. No other usb's are installed. The usb I'm using is 2.0.
Any clues? I did a pram reset and disk repair after BCA.

Last login: Wed Apr 8 20:03:52 on console
iMac:~ arashsahba$ diskutil list
/dev/disk0
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *121.3 GB   disk0
   1:                        EFI EFI                     209.7 MB   disk0s1
   2:          Apple_CoreStorage                         121.0 GB   disk0s2
   3:                 Apple_Boot Boot OS X               134.2 MB   disk0s3
/dev/disk1
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *1.0 TB     disk1
   1:                        EFI EFI                     209.7 MB   disk1s1
   2:          Apple_CoreStorage                         898.9 GB   disk1s2
   3:                 Apple_Boot Recovery HD             650.0 MB   disk1s3
   4:       Microsoft Basic Data                         100.5 GB   disk1s4
/dev/disk2
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:                  Apple_HFS Macintosh HD           *1.0 TB     disk2
                                 Logical Volume on disk0s2, disk1s2
                                 51129D2B-BB20-4415-9620-8517A8EC8ADC
                                 Unencrypted Fusion Drive
/dev/disk3
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:     FDisk_partition_scheme                        *8.0 GB     disk3
   1:                 DOS_FAT_32 WININSTALL              8.0 GB     disk3s1
iMac:~ arashsahba$ diskutil cs list
CoreStorage logical volume groups (1 found)
|
+-- Logical Volume Group 663F07EF-1F60-4CDB-AA72-5D3EA183E579
    =========================================================
    Name:         Internal Drive
    Status:       Online
    Size:         1019855495168 B (1.0 TB)
    Free Space:   245760 B (245.8 KB)
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    |   Index:    0
    |   Disk:     disk0s2
    |   Status:   Online
    |   Size:     120988852224 B (121.0 GB)
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    +-< Physical Volume B46EAAAC-84A7-46E5-8375-E94692C4A837
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    |   Index:    1
    |   Disk:     disk1s2
    |   Status:   Online
    |   Size:     898866642944 B (898.9 GB)
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    +-> Logical Volume Family B176540C-DB00-4534-B7DB-F35881AB28E6
        Encryption Status:       Unlocked
        Encryption Type:         None
        Conversion Status:       NoConversion
        Conversion Direction:    -none-
        Has Encrypted Extents:   No
        Fully Secure:            No
        Passphrase Required:     No
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        +-> Logical Volume 51129D2B-BB20-4415-9620-8517A8EC8ADC
            Disk:                  disk2
            Status:                Online
            Size (Total):          1013999992832 B (1.0 TB)
            Conversion Progress:   -none-
            Revertible:            No
            LV Name:               Macintosh HD
            Volume Name:           Macintosh HD
            Content Hint:          Apple_HFS
iMac:~ arashsahba$ sudo gpt -vv -r show /dev/disk0
WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.
To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.
Password:
gpt show: /dev/disk0: mediasize=121332826112; sectorsize=512; blocks=236978176
gpt show: /dev/disk0: PMBR at sector 0
gpt show: /dev/disk0: Pri GPT at sector 1
gpt show: /dev/disk0: Sec GPT at sector 236978175
      start       size index contents
          0          1         PMBR
          1          1         Pri GPT header
          2         32         Pri GPT table
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         40     409600      1 GPT part - C12A7328-F81F-11D2-BA4B-00A0C93EC93B
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236715992     262144      3 GPT part - 426F6F74-0000-11AA-AA11-00306543ECAC
236978136          7
236978143         32         Sec GPT table
236978175          1         Sec GPT header
iMac:~ arashsahba$ sudo gpt -vv -r show /dev/disk1
gpt show: /dev/disk1: mediasize=1000204886016; sectorsize=512; blocks=1953525168
gpt show: /dev/disk1: PMBR at sector 0
gpt show: /dev/disk1: Pri GPT at sector 1
gpt show: /dev/disk1: Sec GPT at sector 1953525167
       start        size index contents
           0           1         PMBR
           1           1         Pri GPT header
           2          32         Pri GPT table
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          40      409600      1 GPT part - C12A7328-F81F-11D2-BA4B-00A0C93EC93B
      409640 1755598912      2 GPT part - 53746F72-6167-11AA-AA11-00306543ECAC
1756008552     1269536      3 GPT part - 426F6F74-0000-11AA-AA11-00306543ECAC
1757278088         120
1757278208   196245504      4 GPT part - EBD0A0A2-B9E5-4433-87C0-68B6B72699C7
1953523712        1423
1953525135          32         Sec GPT table
1953525167           1         Sec GPT header
iMac:~ arashsahba$ sudo fdisk /dev/disk0
Disk: /dev/disk0 geometry: 14751/255/63 [236978176 sectors]
Signature: 0xAA55
         Starting       Ending
#: id cyl hd sec - cyl hd sec [     start -       size]
1: EE 1023 254 63 - 1023 254 63 [         1 - 236978175] <Unknown ID>
2: 00    0   0   0 -    0   0   0 [         0 -          0] unused
3: 00    0   0   0 -    0   0   0 [         0 -          0] unused
4: 00    0   0   0 -    0   0   0 [         0 -          0] unused
iMac:~ arashsahba$ sudo fdisk /dev/disk1
Disk: /dev/disk1 geometry: 121601/255/63 [1953525168 sectors]
Signature: 0xAA55
         Starting       Ending
#: id cyl hd sec - cyl hd sec [     start -       size]
1: EE 1023 254 63 - 1023 254 63 [         1 - 1953525167] <Unknown ID>
2: 00    0   0   0 -    0   0   0 [         0 -          0] unused
3: 00    0   0   0 -    0   0   0 [         0 -          0] unused
4: 00    0   0   0 -    0   0   0 [         0 -          0] unused
iMac:~ arashsahba$

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I created a 60 gig partition for Windows 7 in boot camp a few weeks ago. Today, I decided to erase the Windows partition, split it in two, and install Windows 7 on one and Windows XP on the other. Windows XP installed fine, but now the other partitions won't show up in the boot screen, or in target disc mode. Are they just lost now?

Did you erase the partition with bootcamp before creating the other 2?

Error: Windows Cannot Be Installed to This Disk. The Selected Disk Has an MBR Partition Table.

Error: Windows Cannot Be Installed to This Disk. The Selected Disk Has an MBR Partition Table.
Error: Windows Cannot Be Installed to This Disk. The Selected Disk Has an MBR Partition Table. On EFI Systems, Windows Can Only Be Installed to GPT.
I found one solution to this problem on hp forum but my laptop has boot legacy and does not disable the efi boot order.
HP Model# HP 1000-1140TU Notebook PC
Serial# 5cg2481dbg
Product# c8c94pa#uuf
This is solution which is found on hp forum
SolutionThe resolution to this issue depends on the the hard disk volume size:
Follow these steps if the hard disk volume size is less than 2.19 TB:
Temporarily disable the EFI Boot Sources setting in the BIOS:
Restart the computer, and then press F10 to enter the BIOS.
Navigate to Storage > Boot Order , and then disable the EFI Boot Sources .
Select File > Save Changes > Exit .
Install the Windows operating system.
Enable the EFI Boot Sources setting in the BIOS:
Restart the computer, and then press F10 to enter the BIOS.
Navigate to Storage > Boot Order , and then enable the EFI Boot Sources .
Select File > Save Changes > Exit .
Follow these steps if the hard disk volume size is greater than 2.19 TB:
Install the HP BIOS Update UEFI utility from the HP Web site:
Click here to access the document "HP BIOS Update UEFI" .
NOTE:The HP BIOS Update UEFI utility is installed by default on some HP computers.
Follow the steps in the Microsoft document titled "How to Configure UEFI/GPT-Based Hard Drive Partitions" (in English) to create a GPT partition.
Click here to access the document "How to Configure UEFI/GPT-Based Hard Drive Partitions" .
NOTEne or more of the links above will take you outside the Hewlett-Packard Web site. HP does not control and is not responsible for information outside the HP Web site.

I am having the same problem. Windows is trying to install. It identifies the various partitions but says that I cannot install Windows on the Boot Camp partition or any other. I select Drive options (advanced) and Format the Boot Camp drive, but it makes no difference.
This is the Windows error:
Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI systems, Windows can only be installed to GPT disks.
Windows cannot be installed to this disk. This computer's hardware may not support booting to this disk. Ensure that the disk's controller is enabled in the computer BIOS menu.
I am not sure what Csound1 is suggesting with that post above. There are some involved suggestions over here <https://discussions.apple.com/message/23548999#23548999> about using Disk Utility to delete the Boot Camp partition and create new ones - is that the idea?

Horizon 2e Chinese version. Recovery Partition deleted. Windows can't install!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all
I bought a new Lenovo Horizon 2e, 2 days ago here in China. The OS was Windows 8.1 Chinese version. I researched a bit before and it said that Windows 8.1 Language can be changed so I thought I would be able to change it to English.
I went into the Language settings and there I was supposed to be able to download an English language pack. The option wasn't there and I found out that this version of windows is a single language version. I then thought I will install my own English copy of Windows 8.1. I started the installation and I deleted all the partitions on the harddrive because even the OKR was in Chinese, so no use to keep those. After the point where Windows created all the partitions for the installation and you click next where Windows quick formats the harddrive and goes to the next screen to start copying files, it pops up with error code 0x80070057 and says it cant be formatted. I then tried the same with Windows 7, same thing, then I tried with Windows 10 Technical preview and the same thing happened. I also tried to clean install Windows on a another pc and Backed up the Hardrive and Restore it to the Horizon with Acronis True Image. To no avail. It's as if the bios is not allowing another OS to be installed. There is an option in bios that allows for other operating systems to be installed. This is all enabled. I have no way of recovering the Horizon now. It doesn't come with recovery disks because it has no optical drive. How can I get an operating sytem on it? Please help

I actually confess not reading but did you read this:
KB Parallels: Virtual machine stops working after upgrading to Mac OS X Lion

After Lion upgrade Windows partition won't mount

I have been running a partition for Windows, originally set up with Bootcamp and Windows SP using Parallels, for several years and generations of OS - Leopard and Snow Leopard without trouble. I just upgraded to Lion and now my Windows partition won't mount. I can see it in Disk Utility, but it is greyed out.
I have done several searches without finding a solution. There seems to be all sorts of advice. If I need to upgrade to Windows 7, fine. But how can I get the partition to mount? Does it have to do with Lion writing a recovery partition that breaks the partitioning I had? Is it an NTFS issue, whatever that is?
I would appreciate someone giving me some simple detailed steps to get my partition to mount, since I know nothing about Windows.
If I have to wipe the partition, buy Windows 7 and install it, OK. But I don't want to wipe the whole drive and my Mac side. Does Lion even need Bootcamp anymore? You can see I'm totally confused. I just need to get my Windows partition back and running through Parallels.
Thanks.

Never a good idea to go for years with the same drive and new OS generations and not reformat to implement new changes in partitioning.
ALWAYS clone your system(s) before an upgrade.
Installing Lion on an external hard drive would have saved you.
Windows is now +1 partition ID.
Windows 8 RC will be out in a couple weeks for public for free.
Asked on Parallels community....
Do you have latest Lion version of Parallels?
Try editing BCD with Windows DVD/CD.
No it is not an NTFS issue.
Lion added a new recovery partition that bumped Windows from #N to N + 1 is all.
Apple's GPT changed a number of times since 10.5.x too.
Bad sectors that occur on a drive can't be mapped out if they are part of the hidden partitions or without losing data (usually) and Lion uses and insures that features that were 'optional' or "for future use" were implemented and changed.
Windows SP sounds like Windows 7 SP1 or in your case I guess XP SP3 but isn't clear until you get to "upgrade to Wiindows 7" and yes I would upgrade to Windows 8 RC (free) or 7 64-bit System Builder ($99).

Windows 8.1 install, partition won't format / install

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