Windows is installed on an M.2 SSD but fails to start.

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rik66h73
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08-04-2016, 02:29 PM

Hi, Your old HDD (with OS) stopped working recently, so you replaced it with a better M.2 SSD. After installing Windows and trying all the YouTube guides, you’re still stuck. The error message says: “Select proper boot device – says in BIOS it’s a hard disk?” Even though it looks fine in BIOS and the boot priority list shows the SSD, it won’t work. Help?

rik66h73

08-04-2016, 02:29 PM #1

OldTwiist
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08-08-2016, 05:01 AM

Identify priority settings for boot order
Check if the desired method works; if not, remove other drives or SSDs and attempt again

OldTwiist

08-08-2016, 05:01 AM #2

Identify priority settings for boot order
Check if the desired method works; if not, remove other drives or SSDs and attempt again

Kuji
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133

08-09-2016, 02:20 PM

Solution found. I don't know the exact steps, but the PC and Windows are running properly now. Fresh install worked after about six attempts… odd thing.

Kuji

08-09-2016, 02:20 PM #3

Solution found. I don't know the exact steps, but the PC and Windows are running properly now. Fresh install worked after about six attempts… odd thing.