Windows upgrade 1809 installed on HDD instead of SSD


  1. Yorky
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    Windows upgrade 1809 installed on HDD instead of SSD


    Hi, some months ago I added a 250GB SSD and cloned the OS and data to it from my HDD. (The BIOS was reset at that time to boot from the SSD.) All went well until the receipt of the 1809 version last week.
    I find that the Windows 10 Upgrade Folder on the SSD contains only some 23MB while the same folder on the HDD contains 3.22Gb.Created on the day of it being downloaded last week.
    In addition despite the BIOS being set to Boot from the SSD it boots (I believe) from the HDD.(The BIOS has been checked and still has the SSD has default with the HDD second)
    Will copying the content of the Windows 10 Upgrade Folder from the HDD to the SSD solve the problem?(or might doing so involve a 'new' installation procedure?)
    There is 123GB of free space on the SSD.
    Thank you.
    Yorky.
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  3. FreeBooter
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    Windows will install it self on storage drive its installed on where is the Windows folder located?
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  4. Yorky
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    Hi Freebooter, 'C' Drive is the SSD which contains a Windows Folder dated September 2018 (Date of clone transfer of OS from the HDD) It's Size is 21.7 GB (14.8GB on Disk). The HDD is 'E' Drive which has a Windows Folder with 21Gb (14.4GB on Disk)
    Both Drives have a Windows 10 Upgrade Folder. The 'C' Drive contains only 23 MB while the 'E' Drive HDD contains 3.22 GB.
    As stated in my initial thread: The BIOS has been checked to boot-up from 'C' Drive but refuses to do so and appears to boot-up from the older and secondary 'E' Drive.
    So why the 1809 upgrade was directed to the 'E' - I know not.
    This begs the question; would copy/paste of the the Upgrade Folder from 'E' to 'C' solve the problem but would doing so result in a further install procedure?
    Also stated earlier the SSD has 123 GB free.
    I hope this further information allows a better understanding of the current situation.
    Thank you,
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  6. dalchina
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    Remove the hard disk, make sure the PC boots or repair and configure as necessary, check the installed version, and upgrade as necessary.

    I'd suggest you not have two windows installations in the same PC like that. Use the HDD as a backup by all means- e.g. disk imaging, Macrium Reflect (free).- or as an internal data disk
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  7. Yorky
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    Thank you dalchina, I'll certainly give consideration to your suggestion - when time allows - and I will report back when completed.
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  8. Yorky
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    Hello Dalchina, I removed ALL OS and data from the HDD using Disk Management leaving it totally empty. The BIOS was set for Drive Priority with the SSD 1st and saved. However when booting up again it stops at the Blue Flag and goes no further. Pressing the restart button on the PC recommences boot-up and this then opens the 1809 version of Windows and all functions as should be.
    I rechecked the BIOS settings again but when using F8 to enter only the Boot-menu it shows CD Drive 1st/ HDD drive 2nd and the SSD 3rd. There appears to be an error between the settings (saved in the BIOS) and the Boot Menu.
    I can with the 'double-boot' action enter the OS and at least I can still use the PC and I'll leave it like that until I perhaps receive further recommendations to correct.
    I've also created a 'My Documents' and 'My Pictures' in the empty HDD and copied the relevant data to them.
    Thank you.
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  9. dalchina
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    Hi, deleting partitions from your HDD with Disk Management may well not remove everything. Normally in a UEFI configuration, for example, the 16Mb System partition is not visible in Disk Management by design. And there's stll the boot record to consider.

    You need to physically disconnect your HDD to be sure.

    I would then recommend you run Startup Repair with your SSD alone in place to be absolutely sure.
    Run Startup Repair in Windows 10 | Tutorials

    Note: if needed, Macrium reflect (free) has a more comprehensive 'Fixboot' utility on its boot disk, or use Kyhi's iso to dreate a bootable disk- that has MR on it too and is a handy tool. (Top of Software and Apps section).
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  10. Yorky
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    You may be pleased to learn that the problem is resolved. How It happened I don't really know, but after going into Power Settings and removing the tick from the 'Turn on Fast Start Up' the PC now starts up from the SSD in some 40 seconds.
    Thanks for the suggestions offered.
    Regards.
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