Windows 10: Adding additional drive

Discus and support Adding additional drive in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi everyone, I just got a new Windows 10 laptop, can I use the old HDD from my previous Windows 7 laptop as a secondary drive? My laptop already has... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/y2kbass, Dec 23, 2020.

  1. /U/Y2KBASS
    /u/y2kbass Win User

    Adding additional drive


    Hi everyone, I just got a new Windows 10 laptop, can I use the old HDD from my previous Windows 7 laptop as a secondary drive? My laptop already has the additional drive bay, but I'm worried if Windows won't recognise files on this hdd as there is windows 7 on it? Is it a good idea to plug it in?

    Thank you!

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    /u/y2kbass, Dec 23, 2020
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  2. JERRY8A
    Jerry8A Win User

    Optical Drive Issue

    Hello Anak –

    Appreciate your detailed return. Your added steps really helped.

    Assuming I did the steps correctly, this is where I am now.

    Screenshot 12 shows my CD Disc shortcut on my desktop.
    Screenshot 10 shows the CD Drive shortcut listed in the “Send to” listing.
    Screenshot 11 shows the “Send to” listing after the steps were taken, but the CD drive name is not listed.

    So, it appears the steps did not work for me. And, I did try the steps, “If it still won’t do ……” and still no luck.

    What do you think?

    JerryA



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    Jerry8A, Dec 23, 2020
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Dec 23, 2020
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  4. CEREBERUS
    cereberus Win User

    Adding additional drive

    Build Log and Additional Folders

    I am only playing with totally portable apps at the moment. The recording is for only for my benefit as I will forget all the steps in a few weeks.

    Just taking baby steps *Smile.
     
    cereberus, Dec 23, 2020
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