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.

We show you how to install Windows 11/10 on a new or secondary SSD or HDD. Using this you can have two versions of Windows on the same computer - but different drives.

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.

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.

Not sure what kind of storage to pick? We've got you covered with this SSD vs HDD vs hybrid drive comparison that looks at the pros and cons of each.