Avoid starting from the SSD directly.
Avoid starting from the SSD directly.
Hello everyone! The issue you're facing is likely due to the way your operating system is configured. When you upgraded your PC and moved your old HDD to an SSD, the BIOS might have been set up to recognize the new drive as a primary boot device. However, if the OS still reports a missing operating system after restarting, it could be because the bootloader isn't properly linked or the system hasn't fully initialized. This can affect performance slightly, especially if the SSD is slower than the HDD. To fix this, ensure your BIOS settings correctly point to the SSD as the main boot device and verify that the OS installation completed without errors. If problems persist, consider checking for any pending updates or reinstalling the OS.
When you set up Windows on a storage device, it checks for existing boot managers and will incorporate the new installation if available. If none exists, it creates one, though it might appear on any connected drive rather than just the target one. There’s no performance effect, but you might face issues later if you remove the hard drive. To ensure full independence, disconnect all drives except the one being installed during the OS setup.
It depends on what you're removing. If you delete the boot manager folder, you might lose access to Windows installation media. If you simply move it elsewhere, you can still boot normally. Always back up important data before making changes.
After removing your HDD to boot in Windows, you must set up a fresh UEFI partition on your SSD. Refer to the guidance provided here: https://www.tenforums.com/installation-u...post698505