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SSD As primary boot drive - nitro 5 AN515-43

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edited November 2023 in 2020 Archives
I successfully cloned my HDD to SSD using macrium software but when I enter the bios setup I found there is no boot prioity order. The only option I can find is windows boot manger. I have Acer nitro 5 AN515-43. Can someone explain to me how to make my SSD as primary boot drive?

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  • Member Posts: 4,231 Guru
    You don't see a second windows boot manager? If so then the clone was not successful.
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    batmalin said:
    You don't see a second windows boot manager? If so then the clone was not successful.
    Can you tell me how to clone my SSD ..which software to use..I have kingston A200 250GB SSD

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    batmalin said:
    But I think EaseUS support migration in pro version...Is any free alternative available

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    Nope, I have migrated mine with it.
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    batmalin said:
    Nope, I have migrated mine with it.

    Ok, thanks...I will try and let you know...should I format the SSD?
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    I dont`t think it is required.
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  • Member Posts: 43 Die Hard WiFi Icon
    edited October 2020
    I also used Macrium Reflect when cloning my HDD to my SSD and made my SSD as boot. 

    In the image below, the partitions boxed in red are the most important partions, specially 1 and 3. I'm not really sure if 2 is really needed. the partion labeld 5, it may be necessary since its the Recovery partition incase somethin goes wrong, you can use the recovery point instead of a fresh install.


    After the cloning process, in the BIOS priority order, there must be 2 of the same "windows boot manager" option. The bottom one would be the SSD.

    If there is still no 2nd option in the BIOS, I suggest cloning it again or a fresh install of windows on the SSD.

    If it's ok, I would suggest a fresh windows install instead on the SSD. Specially if you haven't reinstalled windows after buying the laptop. It will/may solve some probblems if there are any. 
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    Also, if all the necessary partition doesn't fit on the SSD, you can manually shrink the cloned partition so it would fit.
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    Gian_GOKU said:
    I also used Macrium Reflect when cloning my HDD to my SSD and made my SSD as boot. 

    In the image below, the partitions boxed in red are the most important partions, specially 1 and 3. I'm not really sure if 2 is really needed. the partion labeld 5, it may be necessary since its the Recovery partition incase somethin goes wrong, you can use the recovery point instead of a fresh install.


    After the cloning process, in the BIOS priority order, there must be 2 of the same "windows boot manager" option. The bottom one would be the SSD.

    If there is still no 2nd option in the BIOS, I suggest cloning it again or a fresh install of windows on the SSD.

    If it's ok, I would suggest a fresh windows install instead on the SSD. Specially if you haven't reinstalled windows after buying the laptop. It will/may solve some probblems if there are any. 

    Oh, I See, I unchecked the other drives because it was showing unsufficient space..even though ssd had the space.
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    Gian_GOKU said:
    I also used Macrium Reflect when cloning my HDD to my SSD and made my SSD as boot. 

    In the image below, the partitions boxed in red are the most important partions, specially 1 and 3. I'm not really sure if 2 is really needed. the partion labeld 5, it may be necessary since its the Recovery partition incase somethin goes wrong, you can use the recovery point instead of a fresh install.


    After the cloning process, in the BIOS priority order, there must be 2 of the same "windows boot manager" option. The bottom one would be the SSD.

    If there is still no 2nd option in the BIOS, I suggest cloning it again or a fresh install of windows on the SSD.

    If it's ok, I would suggest a fresh windows install instead on the SSD. Specially if you haven't reinstalled windows after buying the laptop. It will/may solve some probblems if there are any. 

    Check this out
  • Member Posts: 43 Die Hard WiFi Icon
    Looking at the picture, for the recovery to fit, you need to have at least 1024 mb of space. It isn't necessary to clone the recovery but it is advisable. You can manually shrink the Partition 1-Acer (D:) on the SSD by clicking on it and pressing the "Cloned Partition Properties" Button below it, look at my last repsonse with the picture.
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    batmalin said:
    Nope, I have migrated mine with it.


  • Member Posts: 4,231 Guru
    Hum, about an year ago with the free version I was able to clone it... 
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  • Member Posts: 43 Die Hard WiFi Icon
    I've tested various cloning softwares, so far Macrium Reflect has the best and advanced features, specially, for free,
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    Gian_GOKU said:
    I've tested various cloning softwares, so far Macrium Reflect has the best and advanced features, specially, for free,

    Now I'm Struck in this situation. How to handle this?

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    Now I'm Struck in this situation. How to handle this?

    Haven't gotten that pop out before. Don't know why you have that. 
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    Gian_GOKU said:
    Haven't gotten that pop out before. Don't know why you have that. 

    maybe My SSD got corrupt , because during the cloning process I forgot to plug in the charger, and when I checked back ..0% charge.
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    Gian_GOKU said:
    Haven't gotten that pop out before. Don't know why you have that. 

    Thank you, guys...I succesfully cloned the ssd ..but there is still a problem..there is two windows boot manager...I reordered them..but still SSD is not considered as primary drive by PC...then i turned off the HDD..then restart the pc..i found..SSD is now booted...how to make ssd as primary drive now?

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