Windows 10: Unable to Boot to SSD drive, goes to M.2

Discus and support Unable to Boot to SSD drive, goes to M.2 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I bought a new to me desktop PC. I replaced the HDD it had with my old computer's SSD, which has my expected windows 10 image.The PC was wiped clean... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jim Behlmann, Oct 6, 2023.

  1. JIM BEHLMANN
    Jim Behlmann Win User

    Unable to Boot to SSD drive, goes to M.2


    I bought a new to me desktop PC. I replaced the HDD it had with my old computer's SSD, which has my expected windows 10 image.The PC was wiped clean before I bought it and I guess is booting to a Windows 11 M.2.I went to startup options and don't see my SSD as an option to boot to.I don't need this M.2 to boot to, only want it to boot to my SSD.Can this be accomplished and if so, how? Thank you!

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    Jim Behlmann, Oct 6, 2023
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  2. MIKEE1067
    MikeE1067 Win User

    old (empty) M.2 drive is still the boot drive

    I have an old m.2 drive that was my boot drive with windows installed on it. It's now empty and windows was installed on another drive (SSD). But somehow the original m.2 is considered the boot drive. I cannot select the SSD in the BIOS as the new boot drive. I want to physically remove the M.2 drive from my PC, but it breaks windows if I remove it. Is there a way to make the SSD the boot drive (without reformatting)?

    Thank you
     
    MikeE1067, Oct 6, 2023
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  3. BUG
    bug Win User
    bug, Oct 6, 2023
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  4. JOE 8675309
    Joe 8675309 Win User

    Unable to Boot to SSD drive, goes to M.2

    Why is my computer locking up on boot after installing M.2 SSD

    My brother suggested that I unplug the current SSD in my computer and leave the HDD drive alone. Install the M.2 SSD and boot into BIOS. He said the two SSD's might be causing a conflict and once the BIOS is allowed to identify the new M.2 SSD I should be able to plug the other one back in. Should I give that a shot?
     
    Joe 8675309, Oct 6, 2023
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