Windows 8.1 on MBR, not GPT

Hi everybody. In theese days I tried to install android x86 on dual boot with windows.
One of the thousands problems is the hard disk in GPT Mode.
How can I reinstall windows in MBR Mode to later install Android in dual boot?
I tried with Gparted, i deleted any partition, create in msdos mode, but when i try to reinstall with the partition recovery (saved on usb), a messagge say me that not exist any partion, and it must be created volume in GPT.
Thank to all.

Yes, instead of android-x86 you should try to  install Android-IA: https://01.org/android-ia  it is compatible with GPT partition scheme. They have a Baytrail CPU release now so it should work with 32-bit UEFI too. (my miix 2 11 is a Haswell cpu with 64-bit UEFI)
EDIT: I just saw the installer says 64-bit UEFI... hmmm maybe try and see if it works anyway?

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