How to Fix ‘Cloned SSD won’t boot Windows 10 or Windows 11’ Issue – Guide
If you’re having trouble getting your cloned SSD to boot on Windows 11/10, don’t panic. We’ve got the solutions you need to get it up and running again. This article explains why the SSD won’t boot and provides effective methods for resolving the issue.
Cloning an SSD can cause it to fail to boot, but following the step-by-step instructions provided can ensure successful cloning.
How to Fix Cloned SSD Will Not Boot, Make SSD Bootable
Method 1. Correctly install the cloned SSD with a SATA cable
To ensure faster data transfer, it is recommended to use a SATA cable instead of a USB connection cable.
Correctly connect the SSD to the computer using a SATA cable.
Shut the lid and reboot.
Method 2. Change boot order in BIOS, make SSD bootable as boot disk
Reboot your computer and, when the boot screen appears, press F2, F12 or DEL to access the BIOS.
To boot from the cloned SSD, use the arrow key to select it as the first option.
Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS, then restart your computer.
Method 3. Set the system partition as an active partition
To get your computer up and running, create a bootable disk and use it to boot your PC.
To start the recovery process, press F2 or F8/Del to enter BIOS settings on your PC, then set it to boot from an EaseUS bootable disk. Once that’s done, reboot the computer.
To optimize computer performance, users should set their solid-state drive (SSD) as the active system drive.
Run the EaseUS partition manager software and right-click on the target partition in the disk map to access advanced options.
Choose “Set Asset” from the drop-down menu to create an active partition, and the software will do the rest.
To ensure a smooth transition to a new SSD, users should configure their PCs to boot from the cloned drive.
A PC can be rebooted and set to boot from a cloned SSD by pressing F2, F8 or Del to enter the BIOS.
Your computer can now boot up from the cloned SSD and access all its files.
Final note
If you’re having trouble getting your cloned SSD to boot Windows 10 or 11, this guide can help. Got questions? Reach out to us. And don’t forget to share the love by passing it along to your friends.
