Install Windows 10 on an NVMe M.2 SSD using the latest version.
Install Windows 10 on an NVMe M.2 SSD using the latest version.
Hello everyone, I recently upgraded my old system to a Ryzen 2600 and also added a Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2 SSD. The issue I'm encountering now is that Windows 10 won't install on that drive. The installer stops right after I choose the partition and displays an error saying "Cannot create or retrieve partition on device." Regarding the motherboard, I purchased the ASRock B450 Gaming K4. I've looked for similar problems online and found various solutions, but it seems Secure Boot isn't enabled in my BIOS. I haven't noticed any other obvious problematic settings. I obtained the ISO from the Windows Media Creation tool and attempted to burn it using several reputable programs. The resulting USB worked on another machine using a SATA SSD, but not this one. EDIT: The SSD is also recognized by my old Windows installation and the BIOS, as well as a Linux bootable drive. I'm not familiar with this error in the Windows installer and feel a bit lost on what to try next. If anyone has suggestions, I'd really appreciate it. Have a great day, thanks in advance, Jo.
Yes, it functions correctly, but the issue persists afterward
I just got the media creation tool and I'm unsure how to obtain another version besides the one that automatically downloads. It seems to be the only option from Microsoft. I should note that I need the Education Edition of Windows 10, as I have a valid key for it but lost my Pro license. It doesn't seem like a problem, since I also tried installing Pro from the same USB drive, but it didn't work. Additionally, I can no longer download the Education ISO anymore (updated from my university portal). Edited May 12, 2019 by ItsJo
Are you using an HDD or SSD for your main system? I'm checking this because NVMe won't improve boot or program loading if you already have an SSD. You might want to use an NVMe drive for tasks needing faster performance, like video editing or handling large files. Alternatively, keep it as a program drive and cache for certain applications while the rest runs on the SSD.