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Boot From SSD Instead of HDD: 4 Ways to Do It
Adjust your boot settings in BIOS to fix SSD boot issues
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If your PC has both anHDDand anSSD, sometimes you need to boot from SSD instead of HDD.
In some instances, you just need tochange the boot orderon your PC, but sometimes more adjustments are required.
So, why and how can you correct this annoying inconvenience in Windows computers? Let’s start by answering why this issue appears.
Why is Windows booting from HDD instead of SSD?
How do I boot from SSD instead of HDD?
1. Connect the SSD using a SATA cable
2. Correct the boot order
This is the best method to use if you want to boot from SSD instead of HDD.
3. Enable AHCI Mode
Now change theBIOS settings:
Please note that you’re supposed to select startup repair your Windows if you encounter an error whenrebootingafter AHCI installation.
This is a more advanced solution, but it can help to boot from SSD instead of HDD.
4. Carry out a clean Windows installation
If the clone won’t function at all and the system is still persisting with the HDDbootinstead ofSSD, it’s best to carry out aclean install of Windows on your SSD.
Remember to back up any data you had saved there before commencing the clean reinstall.
How do I move my OS to SSD without reinstalling Windows?
You canmove Windows to SSDsimply by cloning it to the SSD. This will preserve all your files and installation.
Keep in mind that you needcloning softwareto do this since the feature isn’t available natively in Windows.
There you go, these are some solutions you can try if you’re having a hard timebootingWindows 10 fromSSD.
Let us know if you found this guide helpful and if you managed to fix the problem with your SSD.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
