Windows 10: Can I preserve Win10 account from old HDD?

Discus and support Can I preserve Win10 account from old HDD? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, I use several ext HDD's for storage and some were pulled from laptops. Is it possible to save the win10 installation in case I need it before I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by l_turn9, Jun 14, 2019.

  1. L_TURN9
    l_turn9 Win User

    Can I preserve Win10 account from old HDD?


    Hello, I use several ext HDD's for storage and some were pulled from laptops. Is it possible to save the win10 installation in case I need it before I format the HDD? Also, do I need to save the ESD folder from my ext HDDs?

    TIA -

    :)
     
    l_turn9, Jun 14, 2019
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  2. USER33331
    user33331 Win User

    Win10: windows update stuck at never ending loop ?

    When in win10:
    • Update&security -> Windows update -> Finding update... .... .... ....
    Planning to download the latest Win10.ISO (vers.1803) and manually update:
    - Then wait that my ordered new SSD arrives and clone the old HDD to it.
     
    user33331, Jun 14, 2019
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  3. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User
    HDD Corrupt ?

    Hi,

    There are many possible reasons this issue is happening. We'd like to ask few questions below:

    • What is the brand name of you Hard Disk Drive?
    • How old is the HDD?
    Since you already tried multiple troubleshooting steps, we suggest visiting the manufacturer's website. Find and download a hard drive diagnostic software to help resolve the issue.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Martin Bar, Jun 14, 2019
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  4. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Can I preserve Win10 account from old HDD?

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Jun 14, 2019
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