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The second window isn't appearing as a separate boot disk.

The second window isn't appearing as a separate boot disk.

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TrueBit
Senior Member
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02-11-2023, 04:32 AM
#1
Hi, I see the issue you're facing. It looks like your old SSD with Windows remains active after installing a new system. You might need to reset the recovery partitions or wipe them before proceeding. Check the installation options for your new drive and ensure it's properly recognized. If needed, you can use tools like DiskPart or GParted to manage the partitions. Let me know if you'd like more details!
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TrueBit
02-11-2023, 04:32 AM #1

Hi, I see the issue you're facing. It looks like your old SSD with Windows remains active after installing a new system. You might need to reset the recovery partitions or wipe them before proceeding. Check the installation options for your new drive and ensure it's properly recognized. If needed, you can use tools like DiskPart or GParted to manage the partitions. Let me know if you'd like more details!

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ArchangelZ21
Member
209
02-18-2023, 12:37 PM
#2
Disconnecting the previous SSD and executing the startup troubleshooting on the installation media could resolve the issue. If that doesn't work, reinstall using the removed SSD.
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ArchangelZ21
02-18-2023, 12:37 PM #2

Disconnecting the previous SSD and executing the startup troubleshooting on the installation media could resolve the issue. If that doesn't work, reinstall using the removed SSD.

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explizip
Member
227
02-22-2023, 07:53 PM
#3
You're having trouble using the troubleshooter since the system treats it as a boot drive instead of a storage device. It only boots from your older drive, after which you see a menu prompting you to choose the Windows installation you wish to use.
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explizip
02-22-2023, 07:53 PM #3

You're having trouble using the troubleshooter since the system treats it as a boot drive instead of a storage device. It only boots from your older drive, after which you see a menu prompting you to choose the Windows installation you wish to use.

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Tornado089
Junior Member
30
03-02-2023, 04:37 PM
#4
Use the troubleshooter with a Windows install USB and select Repair over Install
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Tornado089
03-02-2023, 04:37 PM #4

Use the troubleshooter with a Windows install USB and select Repair over Install

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DUMDUN
Junior Member
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03-02-2023, 05:49 PM
#5
Your new SSD lacks a Windows bootloader, which is why you can't boot directly from it without the previous SSD connected. If repairs fail, you'll need to manually set up a fresh boot partition on your existing SSD using Windows installation media. As detailed here, only connect your new SSD during partition creation. Updated note: Changed old to new.
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DUMDUN
03-02-2023, 05:49 PM #5

Your new SSD lacks a Windows bootloader, which is why you can't boot directly from it without the previous SSD connected. If repairs fail, you'll need to manually set up a fresh boot partition on your existing SSD using Windows installation media. As detailed here, only connect your new SSD during partition creation. Updated note: Changed old to new.

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_iTofuYou_
Member
52
03-04-2023, 07:13 AM
#6
The entire message combined old and modern elements.
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_iTofuYou_
03-04-2023, 07:13 AM #6

The entire message combined old and modern elements.

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zackrelswift
Member
160
03-16-2023, 06:12 PM
#7
Thank you, I attempted this again but it still doesn’t identify your SSD as a Windows setup. I’ll try once more.
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zackrelswift
03-16-2023, 06:12 PM #7

Thank you, I attempted this again but it still doesn’t identify your SSD as a Windows setup. I’ll try once more.

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Thybalt
Member
158
03-23-2023, 03:06 AM
#8
Great job! Thank you.
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Thybalt
03-23-2023, 03:06 AM #8

Great job! Thank you.