Set up a new M.2 SSD for booting while keeping your existing SATA SSD active in the system.
Set up a new M.2 SSD for booting while keeping your existing SATA SSD active in the system.
You want to switch your M.2 SSD to boot while keeping your old SATA SSD for games. Since you don’t want the PC to restart on the old drive, you’ll need to configure boot order and possibly use a boot manager. Check if your OS supports changing boot settings or using tools like Rufus/Windows Recovery to manage partitions. Make sure the new SSD is properly recognized and formatted before proceeding. This should help you install Windows on the new drive without affecting your current setup.
Visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/ to obtain your chosen Windows version (10 or 11). Generate your installation media using the media creation tool and connect it to a flash drive with at least 8GB capacity. After setup, power off your computer and disconnect the previous SSD, ensuring only the new SSD remains connected to initiate the boot process. Restart the PC and configure BIOS to recognize your flash drive as the primary boot device. Upon completion, you may reinstall the old SSD. To fully erase the old drive, format it.
The instruction mentions that "Migrate OS to SSD" is only offered in the Pro edition for $50. You might explore alternative options or consider if a different plan could meet your needs without purchasing the Pro version.