Windows 10: Windows install on ssd only recognized when specific hdd is pluged in

Discus and support Windows install on ssd only recognized when specific hdd is pluged in in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This requires a bit of background, so I apologize in advance. I previously launched windows from a hdd, then upgraded to an ssd but I kept the hdd... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SamBerczik, May 11, 2023.

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    Windows install on ssd only recognized when specific hdd is pluged in


    This requires a bit of background, so I apologize in advance. I previously launched windows from a hdd, then upgraded to an ssd but I kept the hdd plugged in so I could access the stuff on it still and it worked as I expected it to. A little bit ago I reinstalled windows on my ssd and since then whenever I turn on computer I now am brought to a screen where I can select whether to launch from the hdd or ssd windows, this was confusing but everything still worked once I got into the ssd install so I didn't think about it much. Today I decided to use the hdd in another computer, so I formatted t

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