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08-01-2024, 06:19 PM

I thought upgrading from an HDD to an SSD would be straightforward—just install a copy of Windows and switch it in—but it didn’t recognize the SSD, even after confirming #1 was set as boot priority on the HDD BIOS. I’m confused about what I might have missed or need. Maybe I need to transfer the drives to the SSD first, but I don’t know how to locate them. The laptop model is an Acer Aspire V5-473P-5602.

SkylanderAlex

08-01-2024, 06:19 PM #1

Sabre3987
Junior Member

08-01-2024, 11:32 PM

It seems you're suggesting a fresh installation of Windows on an SSD. That could be necessary depending on the situation.

Sabre3987

08-01-2024, 11:32 PM #2

It seems you're suggesting a fresh installation of Windows on an SSD. That could be necessary depending on the situation.

nomegusta444
Member

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08-02-2024, 03:55 PM

I followed the steps I took, yet the laptop reports an error and states that nothing was found.

nomegusta444

08-02-2024, 03:55 PM #3

I followed the steps I took, yet the laptop reports an error and states that nothing was found.

ThomGamer045
Member

157

08-02-2024, 05:28 PM

You need to set up Windows once you insert the drive.

ThomGamer045

08-02-2024, 05:28 PM #4

You need to set up Windows once you insert the drive.