I've done it dozens of times with zero issues. If it's not working for you, then you're not following the instructions.
i pretty sure i said it dont mater to me as I have no reason to switch, so why you still going on about. Just like post dont change the fact that is not a simple as JUST going into the BIOS and switching from ACHI to IDE if it was as simple as that there would of never be post 4+ years ago on how it can be done. to aviod bsod which was my whole point to my original post. I not was argue it cant be done I was just say it just not as simple as change one setting in the bios.
My win7 system doesn't have a 'services' section under CURRENTCONTROLSET.... are these instructions legit?
Start->Run-> type "msconfig" To go the "Boot" tab and check the option for "Safe mode" and make sure "minimal" is selected Reboot system, enter UEFI/Bios and change from IDE to AHCI. Save and Exit UEFI/Bios Boot into Windows Safe Mode Start->Run-> type "msconfig" To go the "Boot" tab and uncheck the option for "Safe mode" Reboot system and install updated drivers. These are the instructions from MS.
Your link and your post proves my point it not simple and simply changing just a bios seting other things are involved and not every knows these things. Simplest of ways of doing this is way MS said other way is the way posted in guru3d forurms. AS SSD bench will tell if you in ACHI/IDE, can also look in device manager IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller> if tell you if your using IDE or ACHI
Hilbert posted the original instructions, as stated by MS. The instructions were changed, because some people are too stupid to be screwing with the registry. Strangely, the updated instructions do the exact same thing as the original instructions, but without the risk of screwing up the registry.