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How do I edit the boot.ini in Win 8.1 to add a SSD?

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by Barry, 2016/03/20.

  1. 2016/03/20
    Barry

    Barry Geek Member Thread Starter

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    I've installed a Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD. How do I edit the boot startup so I can boot from the SSD?

    I've already cloned my OS from one of my hard drives using Samsung's Data Migration software.
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Barry. Do you have your Operating System on the SSD? If so then just set your SSD as your first boot device in your motherboards UEFI and that will allow you to boot into Windows using your SSD.
     
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    Barry

    Barry Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Evan, I thought your answer was very simple. Unfortunately, I don't have that option. When I look at my 1st, 2nd and 3rd boot options in my BIOS, I'm given these options:
    Disabled, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD & Legacy LAN. My computer is presently dual booted to 2 HDDs.
    I cloned Win 8.1 to the SSD.
     
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    Barry

    Barry Geek Member Thread Starter

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    I figured out how to do it. Above the 1st, 2nd & 3rd boot choices, it has Hard Disk Boot Priority. In that option, I was able to boot directly to the SSD, and all seems to be doing well. Thank you.
     
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  6. 2016/03/21
    Evan Omo

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    You are welcome. Thanks for letting me know. :)
     
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