cannot change boot priority among hard drives


  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
       #1

    cannot change boot priority among hard drives


    Originally I had a small solid-state hard drive on this set up. I added a non-solid-state hard drive later. Recently, my solid-state drive, the C Dr., became too full to upgrade certain software programs such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking. I purchased a second solid-state hard drive.

    I "mirrored" that second solid-state hard drive. To make sure that Windows was operating appropriately, I rebooted and hit F10. I then showed the new solid-state hard drive. Everything booted perfectly and the new solid-state hard drive was noted as the C Dr.

    When I rebooted into bios to change the hard drive boot order so that the new second solid-state hard drive would be the first in the priority, when I highlighted it and exited from it,it still showed the original solid-state hard drive as the first hard drive.

    I have never had this problem before. I now have to go into F10 every time I boot into my computer and highlight the new solid-state hard drive.

    Any thoughts?

    Thanks so much,

    Jim
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 1,009
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
       #2

    Nice, you were very close. When you have highlighted it just press + on the keyboard and it will jump to the top!

    Good luck! SG :)

    edit: you can just call them HDD and SSD (solid state drive is not 'hard' XD)
    what do you mean by C Dr?
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #3

    I assume C Dr is an abbreviation for C:\ drive.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    After I made the post, I decided to reboot and try again. After looking at my auctions more closely, I realized I was not using the +/- option. As soon as I did the new hard drive went to the top of the priority.

    And yes the C Dr. is short for C:\ drive.

    I can't thank you enough for the quick response. I'm glad I found this forum. I'm going to ask a nether question with a new topic. Probably the wrong forum but I'm going to ask it anyway since I have the feeling you all are pretty savvy about everything both hard and soft drive.

    Much appreciated and have a great weekend.

    Jim
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 1,009
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
       #5

    I'm glad that you found it out so easily, you are a great forumer
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  6. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #6

    You're very welcome, Jim. It's good to have you with us.

    You're right, this is a great forum here with good people willing to help out.
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