How to Boot from an Existing Windows Installation on a New Build?

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Asked By TechieGamer42 On

I've just put together a new PC with a B650 Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to boot from my existing hard drives that have Windows installed. In the BIOS, I see options like USB and optical drives, and while there's a general Hard Disk option, it doesn't clarify which disk I should choose. I've also tried using a Windows installation USB, but the installation location options are quite confusing. Is there a way to boot directly into my current Windows installation, and if that's not possible, what would be the best way to install Windows on the same drive?

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Answered By HardwareWhiz On

You might want to enable legacy mode in the BIOS. Just a heads up though, since you're using an NVMe drive, it's best to keep your motherboard in UEFI mode instead of legacy. That should help with booting up properly.

TechieGamer42 -

Thanks for the tip! Since my Windows install is on an NVMe, that definitely makes sense. If I fix this, will the other SSDs show up without issues?

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