Windows 10: Clean Install of Windows 10 - Data on separate Drive

Discus and support Clean Install of Windows 10 - Data on separate Drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have a PC with two HDs. I have some corrupted OS files and will be re-installing Windows 10 as a clean install. Presently, the OS in on the smaller... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by tomrhyne, Feb 11, 2017.

  1. TOMRHYNE
    tomrhyne Win User

    Clean Install of Windows 10 - Data on separate Drive


    I have a PC with two HDs. I have some corrupted OS files and will be re-installing Windows 10 as a clean install. Presently, the OS in on the smaller drive and I have the OS set so that data is stored on the second larger drive. I am replacing the smaller drive with SSD on which I will re-install Windows 10. My question is can I reinstall the OS and other apps on the SSD and have them point to the existing data on the larger drive? Or do I have to reinstall the data? If the former can be done what steps should I follow? Thanks.

    :)
     
    tomrhyne, Feb 11, 2017
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  2. SEAHAWKS65
    seahawks65 Win User

    USB Keyboard and Mouse no longer work on Windows 10 Login Screen

    You should not keep program data on separate drive.

    and

    you may have to go into BIOS and select BIOS install or Dual BIOS and EFI just to get a clean install since windows has prevented you from doing anything.

    your external drive should be to store personal files and back ups only

    do not put system operating files on a separate drive, this will cause problems.
     
    seahawks65, Feb 11, 2017
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  3. STEVE_830
    Steve_830 Win User
    If I clean install Windows 10 can I select the partition where I want to install?

    OT: Clean Install.

    If I clean install Windows 10 can I select the partition where I want to install. My notebook computer is divided into separate

    partitions. Or does it destroy everything on the Hard drive. Is the windows 10 setup to clean install similar to the purchased copy of windows 8.1?
     
    Steve_830, Feb 11, 2017
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  4. SAMURIA
    Samuria Win User

    Clean Install of Windows 10 - Data on separate Drive

    When you install remove the second drive so it doesn't get mixed up once up and running add it if it's just data it will work ok
     
    Samuria, Feb 11, 2017
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