Windows 10: Why can’t I boot from SSD?

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  1. NoxiousRE Win User

    Why can’t I boot from SSD?


    I am trying to move my OS to my SSD from my HDD. I have already made sure my SSD is initialized, and it is formatted to GPT. I have made a copy of my Windows 10 onto a USB from the windows creation tool and done the install process onto my SSD. At first my PC wasn’t showing my SSD as a boot option but it showed it in the drive section of my BIOS. Then I tried unplugging my HDD’s and tried booting up, but would not leave the BIOS as there were no boot options. I then plugged my HDD’s back in, and that somehow got my SSD to show as a boot option. I then tried to boot from the SSD but got a black

    :)
     
    NoxiousRE, Jun 6, 2024
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  2. jmcslob Win User

    2 x SSD Raid 0 - is this right?

    Hey Fits

    Can you list a few helpful hints for T ski ,maybe a step by step how to OR what to look out for*Cool Why can’t I boot from SSD? :cool:
     
    jmcslob, Jun 7, 2024
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  3. jmcslob Win User
    2 x SSD Raid 0 - is this right?

    T ski b4 your done with this post can you list a step by step fix of what you did, I would appreciate it if you would...Thanks
     
    jmcslob, Jun 7, 2024
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  4. Why can’t I boot from SSD?

    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
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Jun 7, 2024
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