About this tag
M.2 drives are a common topic in WindowsForum discussions, particularly regarding boot configuration, dual-boot setups, and performance. Users often troubleshoot issues like boot order conflicts when multiple drives are present, such as an M.2 NVMe drive alongside SATA SSDs or HDDs. Performance concerns, including slow random read/write speeds, are also raised, sometimes linked to BIOS settings or system clutter. The tag covers practical scenarios like installing a second Windows instance on a new M.2 drive for testing, managing multiple drives with different partition types, and ensuring correct installation paths in dual-boot environments. These threads reflect real-world challenges with M.2 drives in Windows systems.
  1. J

    Windows 11 Boot Issue

    Intel© Core™ i7-10700K CPU @ 3.80GHz × 8 32.0 GiB RAM Windows 11 Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon PM991a NVMe Samsung 512GB KINGSTON SA400S37480G Seagate BarraCuda 120 SSD ZA1000CM10003 I have a 2 yr old Dell Desktop PC. Windows 11 is installed on the Samsung 512 M.2 NVE drive, Linux Mint 21.3 is...
    • jaxzl
    • Thread
    • bios boot issues boot manager boot options dell desktop dual boot hardware intel linux mint m.2 drive nvme ssd seagate ssd time issues troubleshooting windows 11
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  2. A

    Windows 10 Install 2nd instance of Win 10 temporarily

    I have Windows 10 Pro (just shy of licensed) installed on a 970 Plus M.2 drive (see all specs in signature). The PC is not running at the speed I would have expected (for instance my Random Read/Write values are pitiful (see attachment). I either have my BIOS incorrectly set up, too much junk...
    • ataribravo
    • Thread
    • backup bios settings boot options clean install configuration data formatting device manager drive management dual boot installation licensing m.2 drive pc optimization performance issues random read/write software installation troubleshooting upgrade path windows 10
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. voyager

    Windows 10 My PC has 6 drives

    I am in the process of cleaning and neatening up my PC. My PC has 6 drives: (C:) - Primary - M.2 - 1TB O.S. Drive - 3 Win Install partitions (D:) - Primary - SSD - 1TB Installation Drive - 1 Partition (E:) - Primary - HDD - 2TB Data Drive - 1 Partition (F:) - Primary - HDD - 2TB Data Drive - 1...
    • voyager
    • Thread
    • backup computer setup data drive data loss disk cleanup disk conversion drive management hdd logical partition m.2 drive os drive partition primary drive ssd storage windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. J

    Windows 7 Installing Software on Dual Boot systems

    I haven't seen this posted anyplace. I just updated my Nvidia Driver and noticed on file path it selects C drive by default but my Windows 7 is on the M drive. I have noticed this on a couple of other things I installed. So pay attention where things install instead of just clicking OK...
    • Joe S
    • Thread
    • c drive dual boot file path m.2 drive nvidia drivers reinstall software installation system administration user awareness windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support