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Henrycos
Copper Contributor
Mar 14, 2023

How to dual boot Window 11 + Windows 11 on two SSDs

Hi tech gurus,

 

I am not a tech newbie but not a tech savvy too. I need to set up Windows 11 Pro for test purpose on my Windows 11 Home PC. I already connected a separate SSD to the motherboard. How can I dual boot two Windows 11 instances on two different SSDs on my PC? 

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    aa
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    Mar 14, 2023

    Henrycos 

    Download the MCT file (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11 ) from "Create Windows 11 Installation Media".

    Run the .exe file and select download to USB.  *All your files in your USB will be deleted.

    Insert your USB, reboot your PC, and boot from USB. It will show the setup screen.

    Agree to the EULA and select the disk to install the dual system. 

    You should be able to access a version selection UI while booting after installing.

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      Henrycos
      Copper Contributor
      Mar 15, 2023

      aa The installation failed to continue after selecting the target ssd for installation. Should I format the drive first?

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        aa
        Brass Contributor
        Mar 15, 2023

        Henrycos What does it say?

        If there is already a backup of the selected SSD on another disk, format the drive.

        If it's a File System issue, Press Shift+F10 and use diskpart command to format.

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