Windows can't find recovery media after installing SSD

frederikhk · Oct 26, 2014

I just installed a SSD into my Windows 8.1 Acer laptop and now want to refresh it. But it says it can't find recovery media? I cloned ALL partitions(also hidden ones).

Darkbreeze · Oct 26, 2014

Is the partition visible in windows explorer or windows disk management?

frederikhk · Oct 26, 2014

Darkbreeze :

yes it is

Darkbreeze · Oct 26, 2014

Then it should be able to boot from it. Is the partition visible in the BIOS? There is likely to be a setting in the BIOS that is keeping it from being seen. Go into the BIOS and select the Reset to optimal settings option, or set default settings there. Reboot and try again. You are trying to do the refresh from the advanced startup options right?

Honestly, I'd just do a complete reset using the recovery partition.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

frederikhk · Oct 26, 2014

Darkbreeze :

Didn't work

Also it actually said when i tried to click Reinstall "Recovery Environment wasn't found" Insert your Windows install disc or recovery media og restart with media.

Darkbreeze · Oct 26, 2014

Then there was likely a problem in the cloning process or some portion of the hidden bootstrap wasn't included when it copied the files. You may need to create new recovery media using your current installation and then perform the process.

http://www.howtogeek.com/108944/how-to-create-a-custom-refresh-image-in-windows-8/

frederikhk · Oct 26, 2014

Darkbreeze :

my old installation on the harddrive has been wiped will it work on the system that needs to be refreshed?

Darkbreeze · Oct 26, 2014

You currently have an OS installed on the SSD correct? Then it will work. Follow the steps in the tutorial to create the media and then perform refresh as normal.

frederikhk · Oct 27, 2014

Darkbreeze :

sorry for late answer. I got an error code when making it on my external HDD and yes i currently have OS installed on my SSD

EDIT: Made the image on my SSD instead but it still says no Recovery Environment

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