Windows 10: Change C drive

Discus and support Change C drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have two SSDs installed internally in my desktop. The C: drive is 500GB and the additional D: drive is 2TB. I would like to transfer everything to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ThomasCarterTBC, Apr 28, 2021.

  1. Change C drive


    I have two SSDs installed internally in my desktop. The C: drive is 500GB and the additional D: drive is 2TB. I would like to transfer everything to the D drive, making it my boot C: drive. Everything that I have stored fits on the 500GB SSD so I know that I should be able to clone it onto the 2TB drive but how I do that and what I do to the 500GB drive to keep it from booting from the old one instead of the new one, I am not sure about either. I want to keep both in the machine.

    :)
     
    ThomasCarterTBC, Apr 28, 2021
    #1
  2. Ramon Imp Win User

    Reformatting the c drive

    Hi,

    To better assist you with your concern, we would like to know the following:

    • What the exact error message that you're getting when you try to reformat your C: drive?
    • Why do you want to reformat your your C: drive?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you taken to resolve the issue?
    • Did you make any significant changes to your computer prior to the issue?

    We look forward to your reply.
     
    Ramon Imp, Apr 28, 2021
    #2
  3. C: drive

    Hi Viva,

    If you recently made some changes on your machine and needs to access
    C: drive
    , you can do it by following the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + E.
    • On the left pane, click This PC. It will show you list of different folders. For
      C: drive, it may look like this.



    Change C drive 26098bd9-c4a9-4b92-b7a6-d437f0a281ea.jpg


    If you have further queries, feel free to reply to this post.
     
    Amylove Loy, Apr 28, 2021
    #3
  4. Jacee Win User

    Change C drive

    C: Drive disk cleanup

    I've already done your suggestions....... yep, need a bigger drive for C: suppose!
     
    Jacee, Apr 28, 2021
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