Windows No Boot Issue After Installation on NTFS SSD

Windows No Boot Issue Installation on NTFS SSD

Installing Windows on a Solid State Drive (SSD) can significantly improve system performance. However, there are instances when you encounter issues during installation, such as the system failing to boot. This article discusses the steps to take when installing Windows on an NTFS SSD, focusing on resolving boot issues.

Preparing the SSD

Before installing Windows, ensure that the SSD is properly formatted with the NTFS file system. You can do this by connecting the SSD to your computer and following these steps:

1. Press Win + X and select Disk Management.
2. Locate the SSD in the list of disks.
3. Right-click on the SSD and select Format....
4. Choose NTFS as the file system, then click OK.

After formatting, you can proceed with the Windows installation.

Installing Windows

To install Windows on the SSD, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Windows installation media into your computer.
2. Restart your computer and press the appropriate key to boot from the installation media.
3. Select your language preferences and click Next.
4. Click on Install now.
5. Enter your product key, or click Skip to continue without it.
6. Select the Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) option.
7. Choose the SSD as the destination drive and click Next.

Windows will now begin installing on the SSD. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer.

Resolving Boot Issues

If the system fails to boot after installation, you may need to repair the boot loader. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Windows installation media again and boot from it.
2. Select your language preferences and click Next.
3. Click on Repair your computer.
4. Select Troubleshoot.
5. Choose Advanced options.
6. Select Command Prompt.
7. Enter the following commands, pressing Enter after each:

   diskpart

   select disk 0

   list volume

   select volume X

   assign letter = C:

   exit

   bootrec /fixmbr

   bootrec /fixboot

   bootrec /rebuildbcd

   Replace X in the select volume command with the drive letter of your SSD.

8. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

Windows should now boot from the SSD without issues.

References

• Type: Online Resource

  Title: Install Windows on a new or replacement hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD)

  URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/install-windows-on-a-new-or-replacement-hard-drive-or-solid-state-drive-ssd-1491333e-8846-8b1a-2b23-8d5682259f4d

• Type: Online Resource

  Title: How to Repair the Windows Bootloader

  URL: https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/32523/how-to-manually-repair-windows-7-boot-loader-problems/