Configure the M.2 storage to be bootable.
Configure the M.2 storage to be bootable.
Hello, I just set up Windows 11 on my new M.2 SSD but left my old drives connected. Now I’m unsure if I installed Windows correctly because the M.2 isn’t bootable when the SSD is plugged in. I need guidance to make this M.2 UEFI bootable so I can remove the old drives. Details: -Windows 11 64bit -Intel i3-10105f -Gigabyte H510M HDD -16GB RAM
They installed the bootloader onto the old SSD, making it the simplest option to reinstall Windows.
Yes, you might be able to utilize the USB drive you previously used for Windows installation to repair the setup and install a bootloader.
Maybe it won<|pad|>, so you can't add the boot partition. You'd likely need to reduce the C: partition first.
You could try reducing the partition size on C: to free up space. Make sure you understand what you're doing, as it may affect your system.
I've applied these guidelines effectively before to build an EFI partition https://www.tenforums.com/installation-u...post698505
If your Windows setup remains on the SSD, the simplest method is to duplicate it onto an m.2 drive. I performed this switch a few months back with a Samsung m.2 and utilized their complimentary tool to transfer the operating system. The process took around ten minutes and the computer started working normally. Adjusted the boot sequence in BIOS so the m.2 becomes the primary bootable unit. I still rely on the previous SSD for monthly backups using the identical Samsung utility. Other brands might offer free tools as well.