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Windows 10 Boot manager removal for dual OS on SSD and HDD
Hi,
I'm looking for some guidance on Windows 10 boot manager installation. Here's my scenario: I have an SSD with windows 10 and I wanted to have a separate HDD with windows 10 also, I want to keep for various projects and trying new software out. Ideally, I wanted to swap between the drives using the BIOS (F12) and keep the SDD start up time to a minimum.
I have installed Win 10 on the HDD but the Windows Boot Manager now controls which image I boot into, either the SSD or HDD. I have set the default to the SDD so it boots up in around 30 seconds, prior to the boot manager install it was more or less instant. It wouldn't be a problem with two HDD but I've paid for a fast SSD and it's back to slow start up times.
So two questions:
Is there any way I can keep the boot partitions separate so I can choose which drive I want to use via the BIOS and keep the PC really fast for the image I use most on the SSD?
If it's too complex is there a way I can remove the boot manager and just go back to a single image on my SSD? I'd format the other drive and use it as storage.
BTW - I have two licenses
Thanks