Configure your SSD as the default drive 0 during installation for a clean setup.
Configure your SSD as the default drive 0 during installation for a clean setup.
Drive numbers are set by their physical link to the board, and altering them requires moving the drives themselves. (In practice, it relies on the sequence in which Windows lists them, usually based on the connector type.) This question asks why you prefer drive 0—this setting doesn’t influence installation or performance and remains hidden from regular users.
ssd was on disk 0 prior to the clean install. I need it to stay on disk 0 since the recovery partition should be on drive 0. I’m worried the laptop could slow down if it ends up on the wrong drive. I’m pretty sure ssd was actually on drive 0 before the installation.
I suggest checking it out and taking out a drive at the same time. I don’t like when Windows puts boot sectors on drives it shouldn’t have. Even though it’s uncommon, you’re safe if you remove your backup drive and install Windows without connecting it. In the BIOS you might turn off SATA or M.2 ports, but if that’s not available, the only fix is to unplug it physically.
Just disconnect the other drive during installation. That’s the simple method to guarantee it’s the sole drive while setting it up.
Thanks for your message. I understand your confusion and appreciate your feedback. Let me know if you need further clarification.