Windows 10: Can I reinstall windows 10 on a separate drive?

Discus and support Can I reinstall windows 10 on a separate drive? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have two drives, one SSD and one HDD both connected to my motherboard. I have windows installed on both them. I use the SSD as the main boot and my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by LinIQ, Sep 2, 2023.

  1. LinIQ Win User

    Can I reinstall windows 10 on a separate drive?


    I have two drives, one SSD and one HDD both connected to my motherboard. I have windows installed on both them. I use the SSD as the main boot and my main OS. I performed a simple driver update on the Storage Controller from Device Manager and when I restarted I got hit with the BSOD Inaccessible boot device. I tried fixing the boot on the SSD using the bcdboot tool but no luck still BSOD. I'm able to boot in the HDD with the other windows installed on there. My question is, can I reinstalled windows on my SSD without losing all my files on the SSD? The SSD is still accessible in Windows throu

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    LinIQ, Sep 2, 2023
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  2. Reinstall Windows 10 to new hard drive

    Hi Rodolpho,

    We want to know about the issue you're having with your recovery drive. Please answer the questions below:

    • Are you trying to reinstall Windows 8 or Windows 10?
    • If you already upgraded to Windows 10, were you able to create a new copy of the recovery drive?

    We suggest creating a new copy of the recovery drive and then follow the steps provided by Andre Da Costa above this thread.

    Update us with the outcome so we can assist you further.
     
    Robert Caw, Sep 3, 2023
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 3, 2023
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  4. puma99dk| Win User

    Can I reinstall windows 10 on a separate drive?

    Reinstalling Windows 10 to sell a PC - is the 'Remove everything' option enough?

    Restore factory settings do list Removes your personal files, apps and settings, and reinstalls the version of Windows that came on this PC.

    So if this isn't true well than just erase the drive and install a clean Windows 10 with all the drivers u need but why should it be true
    @FordGT90Concept ? *Laugh :laugh:
     
    puma99dk|, Sep 3, 2023
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