New hard drive

[Rmet]

I need help to os from from a removable hard drive 

[Irfan_06]

Hi @Rmet,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to assist you.

To boot your HP laptop using a removable hard drive (or a new hard drive), follow these steps:

1. Verify Hardware Connection

• Ensure the removable hard drive is properly connected to the laptop using a USB cable or appropriate interface.
• If it's an internal hard drive, confirm that it is securely installed in the laptop.

2. Access the BIOS/UEFI Settings

• Power on the laptop and repeatedly press the Esc or F10 key until the BIOS/UEFI menu appears. The exact key may vary depending on your laptop model.
• Navigate to the Boot Options or Boot Order section.

3. Set the Boot Priority

• Locate the removable hard drive in the boot order list.
• Move it to the top of the list to prioritize booting from the hard drive.
• Save the changes and exit the BIOS (usually by pressing F10).

4. Prepare the Hard Drive for Booting

• If the removable hard drive does not contain a bootable operating system:
  1. Create a bootable drive using tools like Rufus or the Windows Media Creation Tool on another computer.
  2. Install an operating system (e.g., Windows or Linux) onto the removable hard drive.
• If you intend to clone an existing system onto the new drive, use cloning software such as Macrium Reflect or AOMEI Backupper.

5. Test Booting

• Restart the laptop and ensure the hard drive is recognized.
• If the OS does not load, verify the hard drive’s boot files and partition configuration.

6. Troubleshooting

• Drive Not Recognized: Ensure the hard drive is formatted and initialized in GPT or MBR, compatible with your BIOS settings.
• Boot Error Messages:
  • If you see "No bootable device," confirm that the OS is properly installed.
  • If the drive isn’t detected, try connecting it to another USB port or computer to rule out hardware issues.

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I hope this helps.

Take care and have a great day ahead!

Irwin6

HP Support