Windows 10: Unable to Boot to SSD after Windows 10 Install

Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time read this, I will try to keep it short, but I have been struggling for a while with this and tried a lot of different things!


Computer Info:

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  Windows 10 Home v.2004 Build 19041.450
  
  
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  AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
  
  
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  32GB RAM
  
  
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  Aorus Ultra Gaming X470 BIOS Version F30 I have tried updating the BIOS with continued problems, so I stayed at this version
  
  
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  Windows currently installed on HDD Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-22BN5A0 this one is super old thus the attempt to transition to a new SSD
  
  
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  I also have another HDD and SSD installed that I use for storage
  

Main Problem: I am unable to get my computer to boot to my Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD after installing Windows on it from the Media Creation Tool I have also tried Rufus which ends up the same

Prevailing Error Code: When I have just that SSD connected to the computer it will try to boot and give me the error message "Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device"


The Process I have Followed:

1. 
   Clean/Wipe SSD using diskpart
   
   
2. 
   Shut down PC, disconnect power cord, hold power button
   
   
3. 
   Disconnect all other drives, USBs, etc.
   
   
4. 
   Boot to BIOS, which sees both the Media Creation Tool MCT and the SSD
   
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      Disable CSM Support
      
      
   2. 
      Disable Secure Boot
      
5. 
   I have tried both setting the MCT and the SSD as the 1st Boot Priority, as well as going to the Boot Order Menu, and selecting the MCT from there
   
   
6. 
   Once inside the Windows install, I have tried both 'New' when selecting the SSD, as well as simply hitting 'Next'. The MCT does the install no problem, but then when it says "Windows Needs to Restart to Complete the Installation" is when I have problems
   
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      interestingly the MCT only creates 3 Partitions on the SSD - does not create the 'Recovery' Partition
      
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   PC will Reboot but go right back to the MCT
   
   
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   When I go back to the BIOS, the SSD is no longer "seen", if I simply remove the MCT flashdrive then I get the "Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device" error
   

I will link forums that I have follow to the T. I have experience with computers so I do not skip steps or take shortcuts.

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  Cant Install on SSD
  
  
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  Clean Install Windows 10
  
  
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  Clean Install Windows 10 v.2
  

Please someone help if possible! I will keep an eye on this post, and will be responding with answers as possible.

Thanks again for your time.


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windows 10 slow boot

I was having a slow boot issue on my Windows 7 install a little while back. It would take about 30 - 40 extra seconds to boot up for whatever reason.

I would try following these steps, while this didn't solve my issue, it did increase Read/Write to where it should be.

10 Tips for SSD Optimization in Windows 7 - Part 1

Looks to be similar to this: SSD Optimization for your Windows Gaming PC and Tips and Tricks


In the end, I had to reinstall my Windows 7 entirely to fix the booting issue. It was taking around 35 seconds to boot, and after the fresh install it takes about 7 seconds to boot.

 

Unable to boot Windows after cloning it to SSD

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues while booting the PC after cloning Windows to new SSD. I would like to know what happens when you try to boot the PC to desktop using SSD?



The reason you are not able to boot the PC is that the files required to boot Windows are still recognizing the HDD as the main drive. I would suggest you to try rebuilding the BCD files and see if you are able to boot the PC using
SSD.



Kindly follow the steps below to rebuild the BCD.

1. Create a bootable media and boot the PC using the media.
2. On the Install Windows screen, select Next >
   Repair your computer.
3. On the System Recovery Options screen, select
   Troubleshoot> Advanced options > Command Prompt.
4. Now type in the commands and hit enter: BOOTREC /FIXMBR
   
   BOOTREC /FIXBOOT
   
   BOOTREC /scanos
   
   BOOTREC /rebuildbcd
5. Restart the PC.

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

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https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/...ssd-after-installing-m-2.239092/#post-3759128