Let's take a quick look at a step-by-step guide detailing how to turn an SSD into a boot drive for your new or existing computer.

How do I install Windows on a SSD instead of HDD? To set up Windows on an SSD instead of HDD, connect the SSD and a bootable USB drive with the Windows installation files. Boot your PC with the ...

Use Disk Management to easily set up a new hard drive, SSD, or USB stick under Windows.

In my previous system (Intel 8700K), I had a similar but not identical storage set-up (SATA SSD for boot drive instead of NVMe) and did not have this issue.

If you're having issues whereby the Cloned SSD or HDD won't boot Windows 11/10 on your computer, then these fixes are sure to help you.

With SSDs, hard drives, and hybrid drives we are spoiled for choice when it comes to PC storage. Here's our advice on what to do.