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Is Windows installed on the SSD? If so, you need to make the SSD the first drive in the boot priority, which can be changed in the BIOS/UEFI

 

If not, you'll need to install Windows (or whatever OS) on the SSD first, then change boot priority. You can either install the OS clean on the SSD or clone the HDD's OS. Installing a fresh OS on the SSD is the option I'd go for as cloning can cause issues. 

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I just bought an SSD because I was currently using an HDD, to boot games and stuff faster. But i want to know how to boot my computer from the SSD instead of the HDD. Anyone can explain please? ^^

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Is Windows installed on the SSD? If so, you need to make the SSD the first drive in the boot priority, which can be changed in the BIOS/UEFI

 

If not, you'll need to install Windows (or whatever OS) on the SSD first, then change boot priority. You can either install the OS clean on the SSD or clone the HDD's OS. Installing a fresh OS on the SSD is the option I'd go for as cloning can cause issues. 

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You need to put windows on the SSD.

https://www.howtogeek.com/224342/how-to-clean-install-windows-10/

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15 minutes ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

Is Windows installed on the SSD? If so, you need to make the SSD the first drive in the boot priority, which can be changed in the BIOS/UEFI

 

If not, you'll need to install Windows (or whatever OS) on the SSD first, then change boot priority. You can either install the OS clean on the SSD or clone the HDD's OS. Installing a fresh OS on the SSD is the option I'd go for as cloning can cause issues. 

What are the issues with cloning exactly? It would be easier for me if i just have everything the same but faster, but i know it's never that easy lol (btw if you haven't noticed im pretty bad with this stuff). 

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