If the new SSD is not showing up in Windows 10, you need to initialize it. You can type diskpart > list disk > select disk n (n refers to the disk number of the new SSD) > attributes disk clear readonly> online disk > convert mbr(or convert gpt)in the . . . Read more

Why the SSD does not show up in disk management One is that the storage controller drivers might not be compatible. … Another similar reason is that you might have set the wrong SATA storage controller mode/protocol (IDE, AHCI, ATA, RAID etc.) for your SSD or you had installed the . . . Read more

How to install a solid state drive Step 1: Unscrew and remove the sides of your computer tower’s case to expose the internal hardware and wiring. … Step 2: Insert the SSD into the mounting bracket or a removable bay. … Step 3: Connect the L-shaped end of a SATA . . . Read more

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More videos on YouTube In Windows 10/8, press the "Windows + R" key, type "diskmgmt. msc" and click OK to launch Disk Management. … Find and right-click the hard drive or SSD you want to initialize, and then click "Initialize Disk". … In the Initialize Disk dialog box, select the . . . Read more

It is not necessary, but it’s advised to format the primary drive’s (SSD or HDD) primary partition C:\ for Windows usually before re installing windows. If you you do not format it, leftovers of the previous windows installation will be found on your SSD’s or HDD’s using up space for . . . Read more

No, you don’t need to install Windows onto a secondary drive for it to perform the function you want. As long as your current boot drive is recognised in BIOS as the first choice nothing will change.

Mostly, just plug it in. It will have a new drive letter. You might have to mess around a bit in Disk Management and give it a drive letter.

Run DiskPart Type diskpart into the command prompt and press Enter. Type list disk and press Enter to see all the attached disks. Make sure you know which disk you want to reset before continuing! … Type select disk # and press Enter (where # is the disk number you . . . Read more

Before you can use your new SSD you have to initialize and partition it. If you are performing a clean installation of your operating system, or cloning to your SSD, it is not neccessary to follow these steps. A clean installation of your operating system or cloning to an SSD . . . Read more