Windows 10: I just got a new ssd after i downloaded a file that wiped my old ssd clean and I tried...

I just got a new ssd after my old ssd got wiped clean from a malware file and my new ssd doesn't show up when I'm trying to reinstall windows

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New ssd won't boot up without old ssd attached to pc - new ssd only has one partition

Hi Igor,

Thank you for looking into my problem.
I'm sorry, here you go:





Sadly the new ssd doesn't show up as a boot option in the boot order in BIOS, the only boot options are old ssd with the MBR partition (and bootable usb when plugged in). The new ssd is listed as a coupled device though, but not listed as a boot-option.

I did try the Repair (not install) option using the bootable usb (while the old ssd is removed, new ssd is still plugged in) but Windows notified that the repair procedure couldn't fix the problem.

Is there a way to get a 2nd partition on the new ssd, destined for booting it (just like the old ssd has)? (without formatting the new ssd and doing a clean reinstall of windows)

Kind regards,

Marnix

 

New windows 10 installtion on New SSD - wont boot unless old SSD present

It seems you installed Windows while the both SSDs were connected. This would have caused your current problem. Maybe it is sufficient to do this:

1. Launch the Disk Manager.
2. Right-click drive C:, then mark it as "active".
3. Shut down Windows
4. Open the BIOS and tell it that the new SSD is the primary boot device.
5. Disconnect the old SSD.
6. Boot up normally.

If this does not work then you might have to do this:

1. Disconnect the old SSD.
2. Re-install Windows on the new SSD, using the Media Creation Tool.

 

How to wipe a SSD Clean

actually SSD's are different. what kind of SSD do you have? i have OCZ vertex's and when i want to wipe clean we have to use a program called SANITARY ERASE... this program wont work on any other drives but OCZ SSD... when you just format it, it doesn't clear your blocks and you will lose performance becuase with time they will just garbage up. Google what ever type of drive you have and you will find your answer on how to clean it and gain your performance back.