Internal SSD causing issues

Question

I recently installed windows on a different ssd from my old one. When I would take the Old SSD out, windows 10 would not boot. I connected it back via a USB cable and it works now but if I unplug it, It freezes until I plug it back in. When I plug it back in, It gives me a Windows to Go error. I even check in File Explorer and it says that Windows is on the new drive.

Edit: After the Windows to Go error, The PC will work as normal except the keyboard won't work. If I don't plug the old SSD back in, It will BSOD.

Answer 1

Even after you format the old SSD does your computer only boot with it connected?

Run a full system scan on the new SSD.

SFC, DISM and CHKDSK.

Use the Windows disk, file and image correction tool

1. On the desktop, press the Windows + X keys, and select Windows Powershell (Admin);
2. Copy and paste the following commands, one line at a time, followed by Enter:

sfc /scannow

dism /online /cleanup-image /CheckHealth

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

chkdsk /f /r /x

To schedule a disk check, confirm with the S key and press Enter, and restart the equipment.

*** IMPORTANT ***

This is a process that can take some time to complete.

Answer 2

Do I seriously have to reinstall windows? I already have all of my stuff moved over and formatted the Old SSD (which I will be using as a high capacity/speed usb drive)

Answer 3

Hello, how are you?

My name is Paloma B., I am very happy to be able to try to help you in the best possible way.

It could be that some files or partitioning is allocated in wrong place, that's why removing the old disk has affected.

In this case, the best thing to do is remove the old disk and do a new clean install of Windows on the new SSD, I believe this will fix the boot problem.

For this, you will first need to create a Windows installation USB, just follow the topic below. If necessary, you can create the USB on another computer.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

After completing the creation of the USB, follow this thread, it is very detailed and will assist you in the clean installation of Windows.

***If you have any questions on how to start the USB installation, you can refer to this guide please.

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/bios-uefi-setu...

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

I await news.

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