Hi,
I am trying to a) install windows 8.1 pro and b) install it on a ssd. So far i've only managed to install win 8.1 pro over the original 8.1 (didn't really want to do that but had to, to log into work).
I've tried installing 8.1 pro on just the SSD, no HDD in the laptop. I've tried installing with 1 HDD installed as well. I've tried changing bios settings to legacy on/off and secure boot on/off. I've tried using diskpart and bcdboot. the laptop will boot from the original HDD and it will boot from the 8.1 disk. When 8.1 pro is running I can see that windows IS installed on the SSD. Still, the laptop WILL NOT BOOT from the SSD. The bios seems limited in options, no AHCI option f.i. so not sure what else to try...
I've done the same hdd-> ssd mod on a number of earlier versions of HP laptops, no problems whatsoever. None of thos elaptops came with secure boot and uefi however.
Please help! I needed this laptop up and running yesterday!