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I'm setting up Windows 10 on my PC using the boot drive, but it displays two drives instead of one.

I'm setting up Windows 10 on my PC using the boot drive, but it displays two drives instead of one.

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wahleno
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01-02-2016, 08:07 AM
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You have a boot drive but it displays two choices. Which one should you pick? The first option is your SSD where you want to install Windows.
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wahleno
01-02-2016, 08:07 AM #1

You have a boot drive but it displays two choices. Which one should you pick? The first option is your SSD where you want to install Windows.

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Max846
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01-12-2016, 01:46 AM
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Max846
01-12-2016, 01:46 AM #2

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BenTGreat
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01-16-2016, 07:06 AM
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The USB drive offers both Legacy and UEFI boot choices. Start with UEFI if possible. If that fails, use the Legacy option.
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BenTGreat
01-16-2016, 07:06 AM #3

The USB drive offers both Legacy and UEFI boot choices. Start with UEFI if possible. If that fails, use the Legacy option.

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QwertyCat
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01-22-2016, 04:46 PM
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Legacy likely would have functioned, but it would have arranged his drive using MBR rather than GPT, which isn't the best choice (though it's not a major issue). He wouldn't have gained any knowledge because both methods could technically succeed. It might be better to discuss this here instead of guessing. As someone who builds PCs, we realize that important data isn't stored on the drive—if anything goes wrong, you can simply erase it and start again. However, this isn't always clear to beginners. You wouldn't suggest trying every CPU orientation until one works, would you? Sometimes, trying things without fully understanding the outcome isn't wise.
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QwertyCat
01-22-2016, 04:46 PM #4

Legacy likely would have functioned, but it would have arranged his drive using MBR rather than GPT, which isn't the best choice (though it's not a major issue). He wouldn't have gained any knowledge because both methods could technically succeed. It might be better to discuss this here instead of guessing. As someone who builds PCs, we realize that important data isn't stored on the drive—if anything goes wrong, you can simply erase it and start again. However, this isn't always clear to beginners. You wouldn't suggest trying every CPU orientation until one works, would you? Sometimes, trying things without fully understanding the outcome isn't wise.

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WSWdog
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01-28-2016, 09:28 AM
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The alternative setting appears since CSM is active, which turns on Legacy BIOS. It's usually better to choose UEFI instead. Turn off CSM unless you have hardware that doesn't support it.
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WSWdog
01-28-2016, 09:28 AM #5

The alternative setting appears since CSM is active, which turns on Legacy BIOS. It's usually better to choose UEFI instead. Turn off CSM unless you have hardware that doesn't support it.