Windows 10: C drive quit on Win 10 update.

C drive started as Win 7, later loaded Win 10. All's been good til last update. PC loads to windows sign in and won't go further. Advised to try Win recovery disc. Surprise!! Recovery was for Win 7. Have total mess. How do I get back to Win 10?

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Win 10 Parallel Installation - Win 8.1 in C: Drive & Win 10 in D: Drive

Hi,

I have subscribed to auto upgrate on 29th July. Currently in my laptop Win 8.1 is on C: Drive.

1. Will I have a choice to install the Win 10 on E: Drive? I don't want to touch C: drive at-all.

2. Will the installation steps ask me what customized applications are needed to be installed?

3. The WiFi connection settings are fixed and passwords are all stored with Win 8.1; If the installation does not happen in the E: Dirve, will my setting be deleted in C: Drive?

4. If the installation does not happen in E drive, do I need to remove all my data from C drive to other drive?

Thanks

Rishu

 

New C doesn't recognize hard drives Win 10

Hi Ted,

For us to isolate your concern, we suggest that you follow the steps posted below to troubleshoot any errors that can cause your files from being displayed.

Here are steps:

• Type CMD in the search bar.
• Copy and paste the following command:
  
  attrib -h -r -s /s /d c:\*.*
• Press Enter.
• Restart your computer, then check if the same issue will occur.

Keep us updated and let us know if you have any further questions.

 

Win 10 build 10240 to Threshold 2 update problem on 16G tablet


Thanks, that is a very comprehensive list of suggestions. However, I have done almost all of the steps you've listed...except uninstalling the apps. Even if I deleted virtually all my installed apps (most were installed on the D drive anyway, except for the ones that would only install on C), it may leave just barely enough room to get to the 5G needed for the install...but then where would I be.....an operating system running on a tablet, with hardly any apps on it....an anchor! The problem with apparently no answer is WinSxS!

It seems that even though Win 10 will install and run on the small little 16G tablets, they can not be updated over a period of time as the Windows and WinSxS folder continue to grow out of bounds. Thus leaving a 16G C drive device fairly useless for any useful purpose. The only option (it appears), is to do a fresh reformat and install, with every new Win 10 upgrade down the line, thus starting with a small WinSxS each time, instead of one that balloons with every program install and software upgrade.

Any other ideas, greatly accepted....thanks all!