help format SSD from linux to windows

scott03 · Aug 18, 2018

My dad gave me an SSD that was used for Linux and i'm trying to transfer my HDD boot to the new SSD. I know I have to format the SSD to windows NTFS but cmd or Windows Disk Management will not let me use the format option at all. The SSD shows up but I cannot access any of the files/ partitions for it. please help. I can attach a screenshot if needed.

R_1 · Aug 18, 2018

I would remove the partition, then create a new one. linux uses a different format and file system than windows and windows cannot see them by default.
remove the partition(delete Volume) in disk manager.
create a partition (new volume) in the newly freed space.
format the drive.

scott03 · Aug 18, 2018

R_1 :

thanks! this worked. Now do you know how to transfer my boot file from my HDD to the SSD? on windows

R_1 · Aug 19, 2018

by boot file you mean windows?
you could clone the drive. the SSD maker should provide a utility on the support site for drive migration.

easeus also has software that can do this.

I suggest a fresh install of windows rather than cloning.

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