Windows 10: Can I delete a copy of Windows on an old hard drive?

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  1. PETER ADAMS3
    Peter Adams3 Win User

    Can I delete a copy of Windows on an old hard drive?


    Hello,I just installed my friend's old Seagate HDD into my laptop. It has a copy of Windows 10 from his old laptop before he switched to an SSD. I already have a copy of Windows 11 on my NVMe SSD and I plan to use the HDD to store games. Can I delete the old copy of Windows 10 off the HDD? There is an error uploading images so I can not upload a screenshot

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    Peter Adams3, Dec 3, 2023
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  2. DHDUDE
    dhdude Win User

    Replacing old hard drive, need way to copy Windows installation across

    Hey Guys,
    What would be the best way of copying/imaging the entire contents of an old system drive over to a replacement hard disk for the same machine? I need to copy the Windows installations and all other data to the new drive, and then format the old drive to use as a backup.

    Any suggestions? *Smile Can I delete a copy of Windows on an old hard drive? :)
     
    dhdude, Dec 3, 2023
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    little cat Win User
    little cat, Dec 3, 2023
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  4. $IMMOND$
    $immond$ Win User

    Can I delete a copy of Windows on an old hard drive?

    Windowed Hard Drives

    On the contrary, showing off "slow tech" by adding a window to a hard drive is a "dumb" idea. Do you really want to be showing off a whole "7200-10000 RPM of power" or would you rather show off a plain SSD drive? (If you really desire to "show off")

    Adding any window to any drive is just stupid. I just suggested an easier option for you since manufactures don't put windows on the latest hard drives.
     
    $immond$, Dec 3, 2023
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