Windows 10 installation on SSD drive

Hi Joe. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

Follow the illustrated Clean Install steps in this tutorial which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged. Update the BIOS or UEFI firmware to latest, or reset to Defaults, making sure SATA controller is set to AHCI.

To create Windows 10 Installation Media install Media Creation Tool and follow the directions here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m.... If you're using another PC to do this then uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only.

Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutor...

If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first.

Choose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered, on first screen press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt, type the following commands followed by Enter key:

DISKPART

LIST DISK

SEL DIS # (replace # with the disk # of the Windows disk from list in previous command)

CLEAN

EXIT

Close Command Box, on second screen choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen choose Unallocated Space, click Next to let it create needed partitions and start install - this makes it foolproof.

You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the steps, tools and methods in the linked tutorial. It's a better install than any amount of money could buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master of your PC.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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followed all of the steps. and still see the same issue. from what I've researched my hardware is new enough to have AHCI, i just can't find it in my bios ??? Help!!! :)

Hi Joe,

Remove your HDD from your system and just connect the SSD

Insert the Bootable Installation Media, then go into your BIOS and make the following changes:

1. Set SATA Mode to AHCI
2. Disable Secure Boot
3. Enable Legacy Boot
4. If Available enable CSM
5. If Required enable USB Boot
6. Move the device with the bootable disc to the top of the boot order
7. Save BIOS changes, restart your System and it should boot from the Installation Media

Hi Joe, what is the exact error message you are getting when you follow the steps I gave above?

I am a fellow community member who likes to help my peers when able.

There should not be an issue installing Windows on SSD

It could be a motherboard issue if it's not Windows 10 compatible

please visit the following link and follow the instructions for downloading and installing the latest version of Windows 10
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need any further assistance.