Windows 10: Unable to boot windows after attempting drive transfer

Discus and support Unable to boot windows after attempting drive transfer in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I was recently trying to transfer windows from an HDD to an SSD that I had bought but seem to have run into all sorts of issues. I ensured everything... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by SIMON RAMIREZ, Aug 14, 2023.

  1. Unable to boot windows after attempting drive transfer


    I was recently trying to transfer windows from an HDD to an SSD that I had bought but seem to have run into all sorts of issues. I ensured everything was prepared and made a backup with system image as well as formatted the new SSD and all the steps I read online I needed to take. After several unsuccessful attempts to transfer from system image into the new drive I tried unplugging the HDD probably where I went wrong in this all to see if I could force start windows on the new SSD.I now can’t get past either my BIOS if I don’t have the boot thing on my USB plugged in or the install window

    :)
     
    SIMON RAMIREZ, Aug 14, 2023
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  2. Windows 7 booting off wrong drive?!?!?

    Please move if this is in the wrong place.

    I have two hard drives, a 1.5TB drive, and a 160GB drive. Windows is installed on the 1.5TB drive, as are all my files and programs. The 160GB drive has a bunch of old files, and apparently the bootmgr and boot folder. Nothing else is on the 160GB drive, other than media files etc.

    If I remove the 160GB drive from the machine, windows refuses to boot, plug it back in, it works fine. The setup with two hard drives I have now is temporary, as the 160GB drive will go into another machine.

    My question is, can someone give me a step by step on how to make windows force to boot off the 1.5TB drive, ignoring the 160GB drive in the boot process completely?
    I don't know how to do this in Windows 7, on XP I would just run the /fixmbr command and its related ones.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Note: I would really really rather not have to wipe and reinstall, I know it can be done without one as I've had this issue with XP before.
     
    speedy11131, Aug 14, 2023
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  3. Unable to boot the computer.

    Hi Samid,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    Before we proceed, we would require more information to assist you further.


    • What is the make and model of your computer?

    I suggest you check if you are able to boot into Windows Recovery Environment using installation media. Follow the steps provided below and check.

      • Insert the installation USB and boot Windows 10 from it.
      • In the ‘Windows setup’ page select the ‘language to install’, ‘Time and currency format’ and the ‘keyboard or input method’ and click on ‘next’.
      • Click on ‘Repair your computer’ and select ‘Troubleshoot’.
    Check if you are able to boot to this window. If you are unable to boot to this window, I suggest you to contact the manufacturer and check.

    Hope this information is helpful. Reply us with this information to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Aug 14, 2023
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  4. Kreij Win User

    Unable to boot windows after attempting drive transfer

    Unable to install Windows

    Make sure that the SATA drive is listed in the BOOT order in your BIOS.
     
    Kreij, Aug 14, 2023
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