Windows 10: Windows 10 boot drive

Discus and support Windows 10 boot drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I recently reinstalled windows onto an SSD using a disk image on a DVD. The installation was successful except that the system will only boot if the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ggraff, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. ggraff Win User

    Windows 10 boot drive


    I recently reinstalled windows onto an SSD using a disk image on a DVD. The installation was successful except that the system will only boot if the DVD is loaded; it will not boot directly from the SSD. If the DVD is loaded, my BIOS says to "press any key to boot from CD" and if I do nothing the system proceeds to boot from the SSD. However, if there is no DVD in the optical drive, I get a message that it can't find a disk with an OS installed. Is there any way to install a boot directory onto the SSD so that it will run without loading the DVD?

    :)
     
    ggraff, Nov 3, 2019
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  2. sttubs Win User

    Windows 10 boot drive

    Is Windows 10 also limited to a max of 3Tb for a boot drive?
     
    sttubs, Nov 3, 2019
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  3. puma99dk| Win User
    Windows 10 boot drive

    Why do u even want a HDD/SSD that's 3TB for a operation system?
     
    puma99dk|, Nov 3, 2019
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 boot drive

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 3, 2019
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