How to make windows recognize my SSD?

[Rinikas]

Hey! I recently bought a new ssd for my hp victus and when I installed it, it was recognized by my bios so I was sure that it is installed properly. I needed an operating system and I chose windows 10 but for some reason when I was supposed to choose where I want to install it nothing popped up. So here is the question: how do I install windows 10 into my new ssd?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

If your PC has an Intel 11th generation Core or newer processor, I zipped up and attached the Intel storage controller drivers below so Windows can find the drive.

The attached file is good for both W10 & W11.

Copy all of the files in both folders in the attached file to a USB flash drive.

Have the flash drive and your Windows installation media plugged into USB ports.

Boot from the W10/W11 installation flash drive.

When you get to the screen where no drives can be found, click on the Load driver option, browse to the flash drive with the storage controller drivers on it.

If you check the box, it will only include the compatible driver.

Click Next and if those are the right drivers Windows should find the drive and install.

[Rinikas]

Thank you so much, you saved me so much time!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.