The laptop "Dell Rugged" starts up twice.

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OmqDace
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09-03-2023, 01:35 AM

Hello Fellas,
I changed "HDD" to "SSD" and then it started booting twice. After that, I replaced "SSD" back with "HDD", but it still boots twice. The laptop just starts on the first boot and turns off, then tries again to open Windows. It works in "Legacy Boot" with "UEFI" empty.

Question: What might have caused this issue? Is there a simple solution?
I've tried switching RAM, checking various internet solutions, messing with BIOS options, etc...

OmqDace

09-03-2023, 01:35 AM #1

YeshasNZ
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09-03-2023, 02:25 AM

I believe the HDD was initially running Windows. And it's possible the SSD later got a Windows update. Could you explain the process you followed?

YeshasNZ

09-03-2023, 02:25 AM #2

I believe the HDD was initially running Windows. And it's possible the SSD later got a Windows update. Could you explain the process you followed?

kolonelalex
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09-09-2023, 11:34 PM

Convert the SSD partition table to GPT format. Next, perform a clean Windows installation onto the SSD.

kolonelalex

09-09-2023, 11:34 PM #3

Convert the SSD partition table to GPT format. Next, perform a clean Windows installation onto the SSD.

antmat04
Member

220

09-11-2023, 02:26 PM

Install clean windows on SSD because the laptop already has the original key for it.

antmat04

09-11-2023, 02:26 PM #4

Install clean windows on SSD because the laptop already has the original key for it.