Lenovo 100 15ib Moving from hdd to ssd . How to install windows?

[lebreacy]

Hey guys! I have a problem so I tried putting my new ssd into my laptop and trying to install brand new windows off cd or flashdrive didnt work didnt, boot menu option didnt see anything. Tried copying the files over my other pc but that didnt work as well. Is there any software i can use to migrate it and will it work?

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Hey there, @lebreacy!

I'd recommend putting the SSD back in your laptop and check if you have configured your BIOS settings properly. A clean install is always a better idea than cloning. When you get into BIOS, make sure you have set the SATA mode for the SSD to AHCI and check the laptop manufacturer's official website for any updates on the SATA controller, chipset drivers or the BIOS version and make sure you have the latest ones installed from there.
Unfortunately, you won't be able to copy/paste the OS from another system. Even if you clone another computer's OS, you won't be able to boot it into your laptop due to the fact that Windows operating systems are tied to the motherboard. Since you have a brand new Windows installation already, you will save yourself a lot of troubles if you perform the clean installation.

Give these steps a try and let me know how it goes.
SuperSoph_WD

 

[lebreacy]

Hi. I can really even get into a bios. it just popes up when cant find any bootable drive. Cd or flash drive are not seen or my new sdd. there are no options at all.

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Hello again, @lebreacy!

Have you tried rebooting the system and holding F2 while the laptop is still in the process of powering up? I'd recommend you try that. Another alternative is to hold the F1 key while the laptop is powered off and then power it on while you are still holding the F1 key down. I believe that the BIOS setup should appear afterwards. Check your laptop manufacturer's official website for knowledge base articles that can guide you through the setup, you can also look it up in the laptop manual.

Hope it works. Good luck!
SuperSoph_WD