New SSD OS shows as Disk 1 after Image restore – Fix?

Why is my SSD (64gb) showing as Disk 1 (and how do I fix it).


I used Macrium to image and restore Win 7 from an IDE HDD (a fresh/clean install as the only HDD). I have a dual boot and the 2nd HDD (Sata 1) was unplugged when I created the image.


After creating the image, I unplugged the IDE and hooked up the SSD (previously formatted) and restored the image. I then booted the SSD and all went well.


I then shutdown, reinstalled the 2nd HDD (Sata 1) made sure the SSD was 1st to boot and rebooted.


Now, my SSD shows as Disk 1. I must have missed a step somewhere. Where did I go wrong?

rudhawk said:

Why is my SSD (64gb) showing as Disk 1 (and how do I fix it).


I used Macrium to image and restore Win 7 from an IDE HDD (a fresh/clean install as the only HDD). I have a dual boot and the 2nd HDD (Sata 1) was unplugged when I created the image.


After creating the image, I unplugged the IDE and hooked up the SSD (previously formatted) and restored the image. I then booted the SSD and all went well.


I then shutdown, reinstalled the 2nd HDD (Sata 1) made sure the SSD was 1st to boot and rebooted.


Now, my SSD shows as Disk 1. I must have missed a step somewhere. Where did I go wrong?

Check the following link for some information;

Disk drive numbers may not correspond to the SATA channel numbers when you install Windows on a computer that has multiple SATA or RAID disks

HTH

Thanks. That's an interesting read. With all the pc's i've dual booted, swapping HDD's in and out and all around - I've never run into this before. I guess you never learn until you have a problem.