This is usually an issue those with multiple drives encounter. This generally happens because the computer may not know which drive has the bootloader by default. One common misconception is that the drive that has the Windows install files is also the drive that has the bootloader, but that couldn’t be more wrong. Thus, you may need to change the Master Boot Record (MBR) if it is not on the intended drive. Since this process requires several steps, we’ve compiled a step-by-step guide to show you how you can do this.
How do I change the Master Boot Record?
1. Mark System Partition as Active with Windows Installation Media
list disk select disk x (In your case x is the number of the disk you will operate) list partition select partition y (In your case y is the number of the correct system partition) active
Your Windows PC should now booth from the appropriate drive.
2. Mark System Partition as Active with MiniTool Partition Wizard
There are plenty of third-party tools out there that can do the same job as the first method, only with fewer steps. One such tool is MiniTool Partition Wizard. If you want to use it to change the boot drive, then follow the steps below: Your Windows PC should now boot from the appropriate drive. By following any of the two steps, you should be able to change the boot drive of your PC without any issues. Did you find this guide to be useful? Let us know if you know other methods of changing the boot drive in the comment section below. RELATED ARTICLES YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
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