Is it possible to install Windows on a single SSD while using a different SSD for the boot drive?

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Is it possible to install Windows on a single SSD while using a different SSD for the boot drive?

Is it possible to install Windows on a single SSD while using a different SSD for the boot drive?

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transcend_
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11-09-2016, 08:03 AM

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I need to extract the secondary SSD from one of my gaming computers. Windows is on the C drive with a Samsung SSD, while the D drive uses a Micron SSD. It isn’t storing anything now and I want to use it for another purpose. However, after removal it fails to boot and displays a missing boot drive error. Windows isn’t installed on this SDD, so I think I made an installation mistake. Can I switch it without reinstalling Windows? Thanks.

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transcend_

11-09-2016, 08:03 AM #1

I need to extract the secondary SSD from one of my gaming computers. Windows is on the C drive with a Samsung SSD, while the D drive uses a Micron SSD. It isn’t storing anything now and I want to use it for another purpose. However, after removal it fails to boot and displays a missing boot drive error. Windows isn’t installed on this SDD, so I think I made an installation mistake. Can I switch it without reinstalling Windows? Thanks.

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xanderzone317
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11-09-2016, 08:26 AM

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You will need to reinstall.

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xanderzone317

11-09-2016, 08:26 AM #2

You will need to reinstall.

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EleRachel
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11-10-2016, 01:26 AM

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I attempted to reinstall Windows using a Win 11 boot USB, but it failed. The system reported it couldn't run Windows 11. I then installed Windows 10 instead. After that, trying to upgrade to Windows 11 kept stating the secure boot was required and that I needed to enable it. I changed the BIOS settings in MSI, boot, and advanced options to use only UEFI, but the process repeated, preventing a successful boot. The UEFI was later switched back to Legacy, and now I can't access the BIOS at all. Even with the boot USB inserted, the system restarts directly to Windows. I've tried every possible button combination to enter the BIOS, but none worked. Can you help me get back into the BIOS?

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EleRachel

11-10-2016, 01:26 AM #3

I attempted to reinstall Windows using a Win 11 boot USB, but it failed. The system reported it couldn't run Windows 11. I then installed Windows 10 instead. After that, trying to upgrade to Windows 11 kept stating the secure boot was required and that I needed to enable it. I changed the BIOS settings in MSI, boot, and advanced options to use only UEFI, but the process repeated, preventing a successful boot. The UEFI was later switched back to Legacy, and now I can't access the BIOS at all. Even with the boot USB inserted, the system restarts directly to Windows. I've tried every possible button combination to enter the BIOS, but none worked. Can you help me get back into the BIOS?