Computer will not boot windows from cloned sdd

nman1701

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I cloned my boot HDD onto a new 256 gb sdd, then tried to make the sdd my primary boot drive and the computer will not allow it. Help?
 

avjguy2362

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Go to your BIOS and see if the SSD is listed in the boot menu. Take you old HD out ( or simply disconnect it ) of the computer for now. IF the SSD is not listed, see if your BIOS has a key to show all your HD's(SSD's). In my Asus BIOS, you press F8 and it shows all HD's(SSD's) and then I can drag any drive to the boot order list.