If your PC has an Intel 11th generation Core or newer processor, I zipped up and attached the Intel storage controller drivers below so Windows can find the drive. The attached file is good for both W10 & W11. Copy all of the files in both folders in the attached...
Then, it's time to move to step 3. Step 3. Replace an Old Hard Drive with a New One How to install an SSD in a PC (desktop): Make sure to have all the necessary tools and connect the new hard drive with SATA cables and power connectors. Shut down your computer and unplug ...
Do you know how to install SSD in PC including your laptop or desktop? To get better performance, you may need to set the SSD as a primary drive. In this post, MiniTool offers you a tool to install an SSD without reinstall Windows and also introduces a detailed guide on the SSD ...
you decided to upgrade from an old 'spinning disk' style of a hard drive to a fast SSD). You've attached the freshly cloned drive to the computer, but it does not appear in the This PC folder. You are probably wondering whether the new drive is defective and should you take it back...
#2. Set Up SSDTo make sure that your new SSD is suitable for Windows 11 installation, you must initialize the SSD as a GPT disk type. Here is how to do so:Step 1. Shut down the computer, open the computer case, connect, and insert the new SSD (M.2 or NVMe) into the SSD ...
Expected behavior: The Windows 11 installer should recognize my storage devices (SSD and HDD) and allow me to proceed with the installation process on the desired partition or drive. Actual behavior: The installer fails to detect any available drives or storage devices, and the error messages sug...
1. Confirm if the NVMe SSD is properly installed Confirm that the SSDs’ cables are properly plugged in and make sure they are not damaged. Oftentimes, the connection can have loosened or maybe the wires could have burnt due to a voltage issue or heat. ...
If you just bought your SSD and you are using it for the first time, then you will need to initialize your SSD before your PC can recognize it. PressWindows + X, then selectDisk Management. You should see a pop-up window prompting you to initalize the SSD. If not, select the correct...
DriveControllerInfo provides an overview of which drive is attached to which controller driver. It can be helpful when attempting to recognize SSDs and identify HDDs. It also provides serial numbers if needed. Scanner This tool uses a sunburst chart to display the u...
To make the unallocated space useful, you need to create a new volume that Windows will recognize. You can create three types of volumes with unallocated space. Simple:This typical hard drive is the type that most PC users have in Windows. If you’re shrinking a volume to create a new ...