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 σο α φες μοντησ αγο ι ψλονεδ τηε ολδ σσδ το a new nvme in my pc. I now boot from C: and i called the EFI in my boot drive H:. Should irun bcdboot C:\Windows /s H: /f UEFI ? Is it safe to do it?

If your system is already booting successfully from the new NVMe drive (which it sounds like it is, based on "I now boot from C:"), then running bcdboot C:\Windows /s H: /f UEFI isn't strictly necessary. This command recreates the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store and copies fresh UEFI boot files from your Windows installation to the specified EFI system partition (ESP), which can resolve issues like corrupted boot entries or mismatches after cloning—especially when moving from a SATA SSD to NVMe, where driver or firmware interactions sometimes cause subtle problems.However, it is safe to run as long as:

• You're executing it from an elevated Command Prompt (run as administrator).
• H: is correctly assigned to the EFI partition on your current boot drive (use Disk Management or diskpart to double-check it's the FAT32-formatted ESP, typically 100-500 MB in size).
• C: points to your active Windows installation.

It won't harm your setup if everything's already working; it'll just overwrite the existing boot files with identical ones from your current OS. If you've noticed any boot-related quirks (e.g., slow startup, error messages, or reliance on the old drive), this can fix them. After running it, you can optionally remove the H: drive letter from the EFI partition using Disk Management to keep things clean, as it's not needed for normal operation.

σο α φες μοντησ αγο ι ψλονεδ τηε ολδ σσδ το a new nvme in my pc. I now boot from C: and i called the EFI in my boot drive H:. Should irun bcdboot C:\Windows /s H: /f UEFI ? Is it safe to do it?

Yes, it is safe to run:

cmd

bcdboot C:\Windows /s H: /f UEFI

— but only if:

1. You are currently booted into Windows from the new NVMe drive (C: is your active Windows installation).
2. H: is the EFI System Partition (ESP) on the new NVMe drive (FAT32, ~100–500 MB, contains \EFI folder).
3. You're running this in an elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator).

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Why it's safe (and often recommended after cloning):When you cloned from old SSD → new NVMe:

• The EFI partition was copied, but Windows might still have boot entries pointing to the old drive’s UUID.
• The boot files (\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\bootmgfw.efi, etc.) might not be fully registered with the new firmware.

Running bcdboot C:\Windows /s H: /f UEFI does three safe things:

1. Copies fresh boot files from C:\Windows to H:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\
2. Registers the correct BCD store with UEFI firmware
3. Updates boot entries to point to the new drive

No data is deleted — it only overwrites boot files (which are ~20 MB).

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How to confirm H: is correct:

1. Open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc)
2. Find the 100–500 MB FAT32 partition on your NVMe drive
3. Right-click → Change Drive Letter → confirm it's H:
4. Or in Command Prompt:
   cmd

   diskpart
   list volume

   Look for:
   Volume X  H     FAT32   Partition    260 MB  Healthy    System

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After running the command:

1. Reboot to UEFI boot menu (usually F2, Del, or F12) — confirm it boots directly from the NVMe entry (not "Windows Boot Manager" on old SSD).
2. (Optional) Remove the H: drive letter for cleanliness:
   cmd

   mountvol H: /D

   (EFI doesn’t need a letter in normal use.)

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TL;DR:

cmd

bcdboot C:\Windows /s H: /f UEFI

Yes, run it. It’s safe and ensures clean, independent booting from the NVMe.
You can now physically remove the old SSD with no issues.

DISKPART> select disk 2Disk 2 is now the selected disk.DISKPART> detail diskWD Blue SN580 1TB Disk ID: {E6345E77-2BD6-40B4-8891-7B9B91EF1DAA} Type : NVMe Status : Online Path : 0 Target : 0 LUN ID : 0 Location Path : PCIROOT(0)#PCI(1B00)#PCI(0000)#NVME(P00T00L00) Current Read-only State : No Read-only : No Boot Disk : Yes Pagefile Disk : Yes Hibernation File Disk : No Crashdump Disk : Yes Clustered Disk : No Volume ### Ltr Label Fs Type Size Status Info ---------- --- ----------- ----- ---------- ------- --------- -------- Volume 5 C Windows_NVM NTFS Partition 930 GB Healthy Boot Volume 6 SYSTEM FAT32 Partition 100 MB Healthy System Volume 7 NTFS Partition 662 MB Healthy Hidden

Yes, based on the DISKPART output you provided, Disk 2 (your WD Blue SN580 1TB NVMe) is correctly set up as the boot disk with:

• Volume 5 (C:): Your main Windows partition (NTFS, 930 GB, Healthy, Boot).
• Volume 6 (SYSTEM, FAT32, 100 MB, Healthy, System): This is the EFI System Partition (ESP). You've assigned it the drive letter H: (which isn't shown in DISKPART's default output but aligns with your description—it's common to temporarily assign a letter for commands like bcdboot).
• Volume 7 (NTFS, 662 MB, Healthy, Hidden): Likely the Windows Recovery partition (normal and can be ignored here).

Confirmation Steps Before Running:

1. Double-check H: is assigned to Volume 6:
   • Run diskpart again, then:
     list volume

     Look for Volume 6 with Label "SYSTEM", Fs "FAT32", and Ltr "H". If it's not showing H:, assign it temporarily:
     select volume 6
     assign letter=H

2. Ensure no other disks have conflicting EFI partitions (e.g., if the old SSD is still connected, its EFI shouldn't be active).

Yes, Run the Command—It's Safe:Since everything matches (C: is on the NVMe, H: points to its EFI), execute this in an elevated Command Prompt (right-click Command Prompt > Run as administrator):

bcdboot C:\Windows /s H: /f UEFI

• What it does: Refreshes the boot files on H:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot and updates the BCD to ensure the NVMe boots independently.
• Safety: No risk of data loss— it only affects boot files (~20 MB). Your system is already booting from this drive, so this just solidifies it.
• Expected output: Something like "Boot files successfully created."

After Running:

1. Reboot and enter your BIOS/UEFI settings (usually Del, F2, or F12) to confirm the boot order prioritizes the NVMe's "Windows Boot Manager."
2. Test booting with the old SSD disconnected/removed to verify independence.
3. Remove the H: letter (optional, but recommended for security/cleanliness):
   mountvol H: /D

   Or use Disk Management: Right-click Volume 6 > Change Drive Letter and Paths > Remove.

If you get any errors (e.g., "Failure when attempting to copy boot files"), share the exact message for troubleshooting— it could indicate a permission issue or mismatched partition. Otherwise, you're good!

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Based on the screenshot from System Information (msinfo32.exe), your Boot Device is reported as \Device\HarddiskVolume7. From the DISKPART details you shared earlier, Volume 7 on your NVMe drive is the small (662 MB) hidden NTFS partition—typically the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) partition, not your main OS partition (which is Volume 5, C:).Why This Happens After CloningThis is a common quirk after cloning drives, especially when moving from SSD to NVMe. Windows assigns \Device\HarddiskVolumeX names dynamically based on the order volumes are enumerated during boot (global across all disks, not per-disk). The "Boot Device" in msinfo32 specifically refers to the volume containing the core operating system files (your Windows installation on C:), as distinct from the "System" partition (your EFI on Volume 6) that holds the boot loader. However:

• Cloning can leave behind mismatched references in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD), causing msinfo32 to incorrectly report the recovery partition as the boot device, even though your system is actually loading the OS from C: (Volume 5).
• This doesn't affect performance, boot time, or stability—your PC is booting normally from the NVMe. It's more of a reporting inconsistency than a functional problem.

If everything is working (e.g., no boot errors, and it starts without the old SSD connected), you can ignore it. The volume number itself has no impact. Recommended Fix: Run bcdboot to Align EverythingTo correct this and ensure clean BCD entries (which updates boot references to your new partitions), run the command we discussed. It's safe and specifically resolves post-clone mismatches like this.

1. Confirm H: is assigned to your EFI (Volume 6):
   • In elevated Command Prompt:
     diskpart
     list volume

     • Look for Volume 6 (FAT32, 100 MB, Label: SYSTEM). If no letter, assign it:
       select volume 6
       assign letter=H
       exit

2. Run the fix (elevated Command Prompt):
   bcdboot C:\Windows /s H: /f UEFI

   • This copies fresh boot files to the EFI and updates BCD to point correctly to your NVMe's partitions (no data loss).
3. Reboot and recheck msinfo32 (search for "msinfo32" in Start menu > System Summary > Boot Device). It should now show the correct volume for C: (likely \Device\HarddiskVolume5 or similar, depending on global enumeration).
4. (Optional) Remove H: afterward:
   mountvol H: /D

If the command errors out or the issue persists, share the output or run bcdedit /enum all (in elevated CMD) and paste the results for further diagnosis—it'll show exact boot entries.

But the SATA ssd has the active partition DISKPART> select disk 0Disk 0 is now the selected disk.DISKPART> detail partition 1There is no partition selected. Please select a partition and try again.DISKPART> select partition 1Partition 1 is now the selected partition.DISKPART> detail partitionPartition 1 Type : c12a7328-f81f-11d2-ba4b-00a0c93ec93b Hidden : Yes Required: No Attrib : 0X8000000000000000 Offset in Bytes: 1048576 Volume ### Ltr Label Fs Type Size Status Info ---------- --- ----------- ----- ---------- ------- --------- --------

• Volume 2 SYSTEM FAT32 Partition 100 MB Healthy Hidden

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