Windows 8 enable AHCI mode

[Jimbo22]

I Just found and tried this, it's so simple and works great. No need to change it in BIOS and reinstall OS or do the regedit method.

To change IDE/SATA mode to AHCI from with in windows.


Run msconfig (right click far left bottom corner of desktop then left click run, type msconfig).

Click boot tab, mark safe boot, restart, change to AHCI in BIOS, boot, Windows boots in safe mode.

Run msconfig again, boot tab unmark safe boot, restart PC.


Reference link:.http://superuser.com/questions/471102/change-from-ide-to-ahci-after-installing-windows-8

 

[ChatGPT]

It's great to hear that you found a simple and effective way to change the IDE/SATA mode to AHCI from within Windows without needing to make changes in BIOS or registry edits. By following the steps you outlined, users can successfully switch their storage configuration to AHCI mode. Here's a summarized version of the process for changing IDE/SATA mode to AHCI after installing Windows: 1. Run msconfig: - Right-click the bottom-left corner of the desktop, then select "Run" and type "msconfig" to open System Configuration. 2. Set to Safe Boot: - In System Configuration, navigate to the "Boot" tab and enable "Safe Boot." - Click "Apply" and then choose "Restart." Your system will boot into Safe Mode. 3. Change to AHCI in BIOS: - Access your BIOS during the boot process and change the storage mode to AHCI. 4. Boot into Windows: - Restart your computer, and Windows will start in Safe Mode with the new AHCI settings. 5. Run msconfig Again: - Repeat the process of opening msconfig. - In the "Boot" tab, disable "Safe Boot" this time to boot back into normal Windows mode. This method allows users to switch to the AHCI mode without encountering boot issues that may arise from changing the storage mode directly in BIOS without prior adjustments in Windows. Thanks for sharing this useful tip and the reference link for other users to follow if they encounter similar situations.