Windows 10: Windows won’t boot suddenly after no issues with new SSD

I installed an extra SSD in my laptop. All was good,I got it formatted, installed a game or two on it. Then after 3 days no problems I went to start the computer up and windows wouldn’t boot. Both drives show up in BIOS, but windows refuses to start. As soon as I take the new ssd out, windows boots perfectly no problems. I’ve been looking everywhere on the internet but can’t find an answer. Any help would be appreciated! About to give up on this SSD I just bought

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Issues with installation of new MSATA SSD

Hello all, I recently received a new Kingston 240gb MSATA SSD (RMA replacement) for my Alienware 14 laptop. It's an SUV500MS/240G. I seem to be having a bit of a nightmare with getting it set up properly. So my intention was to set it up as the new boot drive and then have the 750GB SATA HDD that's already installed run as the secondary. After installing Windows 10 home edition via a USB drive, when entering the bios I noticed that the new SSD is listed under legacy drive in the boot options and not UEFI. In an attempt to correct this set the BIOS to only boot with UEFI and then rebooted with the installation USB drive and used disk part to clean the SSD and convert it from MBR to GPT and then reinstalled windows 10. The first attempt to reinstall seemed to get hung up and I had to repeat the process, the second attempt successfully installed and was able to boot into windows. If I go into system information, the BIOS mode is now listed as UEFI and not legacy, however the SSD still isn't listed in the BIOS as an option under UEFI boot devices. To make things even more annoying when I boot the laptop it now lists 3 different operating systems - I assume these are the one I installed in legacy, the failed one and the successful UEFI one. I read online that simply changing an SSD from MBR to GPT will not in fact dictate if the drive is seen as UEFI or legacy but instead it is based off of the type of bootloader it has installed. It goes on to say that to be UEFI it needs an EFI system partition and then lists steps to delete and replace the system partition. You may say well there is your answer but that leads me to the next step of the problem. When loading up disk management, what's listed as disk 1 is the new SSD and disk 0 is the old 750GB HDD. The 750GB drive has an associated system partition but the SSD does not even though it is the primary boot drive (C I attempted to use disk part again as the online post had suggested to create an efi partition on the SSD however disk part simply tells me that there is not enough usable space for this operation. Now that I have attempted to explain my problem I was wondering if anyone could offer up any sort of solution, my aims are to A) Add an efi partition to the SSD in the hope it will make the BIOS see it as a UEFI boot drive or if anyone simply has an alternate method to achieve this same goal that would also be appreciated. B) Remove the excess operating systems that are now listed on the laptop when booting If any additional information is required or further explanation is needed please don't hesitate to ask and I shall get back to you ASAP. Thanks Daniel Edit 1: It seems as if I have managed to remove the operating systems that were listing when starting the laptop. I used msconfig to do this, I am hoping this has actually removed it and not just hidden it, if anyone could let me know if this was the correct route to solve this issue that would be great.

 

Unable to boot new SSD "Inaccessible Boot Device" error with win10 in it.

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

I know the trouble you're experiencing with your new SSD and the "Inaccessible Boot Device" error on your Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 laptop running Windows 11. It seems that you encountered difficulties installing Windows 10 on the SSD, and now you're unable to boot from it.

Here are a few suggestions to help you troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check BIOS settings: Ensure that your laptop's BIOS settings are configured correctly to recognize the new SSD as a bootable device. Access the BIOS settings by restarting your laptop and pressing the appropriate key (usually Del, F2, or F12) during the startup process. Look for the Boot or Boot Priority section and make sure the SSD is listed as a boot option. If it's not listed, you may need to enable legacy boot or change other relevant settings. Consult your laptop's manual or the manufacturer's support website for specific instructions.
   
2. Verify SSD connection: Double-check that the SSD is properly connected to your laptop. Ensure the SATA or M.2 connection is secure and that the SSD is correctly seated in its slot. If necessary, remove and reinsert the SSD to ensure a proper connection.
   
3. Update SSD firmware: Visit the Crucial website and check if there are any firmware updates available for your Crucial P3 SSD. Sometimes, firmware updates can improve compatibility and resolve issues with certain systems. Follow the instructions provided by Crucial to update the SSD firmware.
   
4. Perform a clean Windows installation: If the above steps don't resolve the issue, consider performing a clean installation of Windows 10 on the SSD. Start by creating a bootable USB drive with a fresh copy of Windows 10. During the installation process, delete all existing partitions on the SSD and create a new one for the Windows installation. This will ensure a clean installation without any potential conflicts or compatibility issues.
   
   Disclaimer: At this point, we have exhausted all troubleshooting and I recommend that we try to perform a clean install to get your computer back into a working condition. Please ensure that you backup any important data, including Documents, Pictures, Videos, and more.
   
5. Contact technical support: If you've tried all the above steps and still encounter the "Inaccessible Boot Device" error, it's recommended to reach out to the technical support of Acer or Crucial for further assistance. They may be able to provide specific guidance or offer solutions tailored to your laptop and SSD.
   

Please note that installing an operating system on a different computer and then transferring the SSD to another computer can sometimes cause compatibility issues, as different hardware configurations may require different drivers or settings. It's generally recommended to install the operating system directly on the target computer to minimize such complications.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

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