Windows 10: Built a PC with a new SSD, moved my old SSD to D drive, but can't find files on it

Took the old C drive SSD from my old computer and popped it into my new build as a secondary drive, but I can't seem to find the desktop or desktop files anywhere in there. Where are they hiding? Windows 11.

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Move files from SSD "C" to HD "D"

I have a new laptop with a SSD as "C" drive and HD as the "D" drive. Since the SSD is small, I want to move as many files as possible to the HD, including the Windows 10 files. What can be moved, program files, data files, etc, and still have Windows functional.
And how should it be done?

John

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How to safely transfer files / software to a new storage (drive D - HDD) drive then delete from previous storage drive (drive C - SSD)

Hi Everyone,

This may be an old question, but I could not find any accurate answers for this.

I saw some step-by-step guides saying how to move files / software from SSD to HDD but did not ever mention if it can save space on drive C. (drive C - SSD & drive D - HDD just for example)

Step-by-step

Option #1 moving files using location through Microsoft. (Example - under properties on such software, click location then edit the new location pathway.

Option #2 using command Robocopy and Mklink

Option #3 using copy and paste.

If not mistaken, this only clone or create a copy to a new storage.

So, I am planning to move files / software to my new HDD so I can save space to my SSD.

Aside from uninstalling which can be quite tedious.

Is there a safe way and tested 100% working afterwards?

Mucha appreciated your response.

 

Can I install Windows on new SSD on old PC?

I built a custom PC some time ago and purchased and installed Windows 10. I recently built a new PC where I did a fresh install of a new purchased Windows 11 USB and moved the SSD from the old computer to the new one.

I want to give my old PC to my parents to use. Can I install the windows 10 i bought for the old PC on to a new SSD that I place in the old PC?