Replaced 1TB NVMe M.2 with a 2TB NVMe M.2, doesn't show


Ztruker said:
It was a NVME M.2. not a standard SSD so I did not have and way to mount it externally
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Rich,

It's up to you of course but USB-connected enclosures for M.2 'disks' have become commonplace.
I have one for NVMe M.2s & one for the increasingly rare SATA M.2s [and one that claims to work with both but does not].

This link has some photos of an example adapter,
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B099WVFKTY
[This is not a recommendation. I know nothing about this brand.]


All the best,
Denis
 

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So the key is to make the change from RAID to AHCI then boot to safe mode?

This doesn't work for me as I use OpenShell: Right-click the Windows Start Menu once more. Choose Command Prompt (Admin).
I have to use Shift + Right-click. There is no Command Prompt (Admin) but I can use Terminal (Admin).

I'll try this the next time I run into a system running in RAID mode.

Thank you.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro X64 25H2 Build 26200.7019
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Ztruker said:
Replaced 1TB NVMe M.2 with a 2TB NVMe M.2, doesn't show in disk management or diskpart or during Windows 11 install.

View attachment 148472

I created a Macrium backup of the 1TB drive and planned to restore it to the 2TB drive, then shrink the restored drive to 1TB and make a 2nd 1TB drive out of the unused space, format it NTFS and make it my D: drive. Now that plan is out the window since I don't even see it. I bought a

SAMSUNG 990 PRO w/ Heatsink SSD 2TB, PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive

Any idea why the system doesn't see the drive? (Windows 11 Pro, current with latest updates)
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@Ztrucker I suggest cloning the 1 TB on to the 2TB using Macrium.
In Macrium version 8 (free for personal use), during beginning cloning process you can adjust partition sizes. Use Macrium's youtube video as a guide.
Perfect, easy, piece of cake 🎂 😋 👍😉
 

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Try3 said:
Rich,

It's up to you of course but USB-connected enclosures for M.2 'disks' have become commonplace.
I have one for NVMe M.2s & one for the increasingly rare SATA M.2s [and one that claims to work with both but does not].

This link has some photos of an example adapter,
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B099WVFKTY
[This is not a recommendation. I know nothing about this brand.]


All the best,
Denis
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Hmmm, I think I have one for M.2 drives at work. I'll check Tuesday when I go in. Thanks for the suggestion/reminder.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro X64 25H2 Build 26200.7019
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3910
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 2.1Ghz
    Memory
    32.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 780
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Visio 32" TV
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    2TB Samsung NVME SSD 990 PRO with Heatsink
    4TB Fanxiang 2.5" SATA III SSD S101Q
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Ztruker said:
So the key is to make the change from RAID to AHCI then boot to safe mode?
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No. Read it again. You boot into safe mode first.
 

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    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
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    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
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    500w
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Crucial nvme
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
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    still too embarrassed to tell
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    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
Ztruker said:
So the key is to make the change from RAID to AHCI then boot to safe mode?
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No. Read it again. You boot into safe mode first.
Ztruker said:
There is no Command Prompt (Admin)
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If you have no power options menu, In Windows search, search for cmd. In search results select "command Prompt system run as administrator."
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
PCUser said:
@Ztrucker I suggest cloning the 1 TB on to the 2TB using Macrium.
In Macrium version 8 (free for personal use), during beginning cloning process you can adjust partition sizes. Use Macrium's youtube video as a guide.
Perfect, easy, piece of cake 🎂 😋 👍😉
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That's exactly what I did once I got the 2TB M.2 working.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro X64 25H2 Build 26200.7019
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3910
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 2.1Ghz
    Memory
    32.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 780
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Visio 32" TV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung NVME SSD 990 PRO with Heatsink
    4TB Fanxiang 2.5" SATA III SSD S101Q
    PSU
    ?
    Keyboard
    Dell USB SK-8115
    Mouse
    Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Mouse 1569
    Internet Speed
    374.10MB Down, 11.75MB Up
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    Edge - eM Client Pro for E-Mail
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    Windows Security
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    Purchased December 2013, many upgrades since then
Yes, sorry, I did see that, just misquoted it. The bcdedit commands work from Terminal just as well as they do from Command Prompt.

I saved it in my Tips database:

2025-10-12 15_45_49-MiniTool Partition Wizard Pro 13.0 - (Annual Subscription).webp
The link at the bottom takes you to your post.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro X64 25H2 Build 26200.7019
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3910
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 2.1Ghz
    Memory
    32.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 780
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Visio 32" TV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung NVME SSD 990 PRO with Heatsink
    4TB Fanxiang 2.5" SATA III SSD S101Q
    PSU
    ?
    Keyboard
    Dell USB SK-8115
    Mouse
    Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Mouse 1569
    Internet Speed
    374.10MB Down, 11.75MB Up
    Browser
    Edge - eM Client Pro for E-Mail
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    Purchased December 2013, many upgrades since then
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