Windows 10: Desktop PC - Replacing a failed SSD Drive - Windows 10

Discus and support Desktop PC - Replacing a failed SSD Drive - Windows 10 in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hi, The SSD drive on a desktop PC has failed which was the boot drive with Windows 10. Currently the PC will boot to the ASUS EZ-mode bios utility.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by TravSTLmo, Apr 4, 2021.

  1. TravSTLmo Win User

    Desktop PC - Replacing a failed SSD Drive - Windows 10


    Hi,

    The SSD drive on a desktop PC has failed which was the boot drive with Windows 10. Currently the PC will boot to the ASUS EZ-mode bios utility. It see's the other hard drive which was has files and games plus the DVD/CD drive. If I replace the SSD drive, how doI load Window 10 on it so the PC will boot again.? I don't have the disk but do see the info in my Microsoft account for the PC which shows - Windows 10 Home

    Thanks

    :)
     
    TravSTLmo, Apr 4, 2021
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  2. 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, Apr 4, 2021
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    How to do a clean install of Windows 10 on a new SSD that will replace a failing HDD and corrupted data files in a Laptop PC?
    There seems to be a lot of old posts that touch on various subjects that I need help with but none that lump them all together. This is a clean install of Windows 10 on a new SSD on a Laptop PC that was previously upgraded to Windows 10 with the free upgrade just prior to the free upgrade becoming unavailable. About 6 months ago intermittent weird problems began to appear and with the help of various support groups and Windows Community we came to the conclusion that the HDD needed to be replaced(failed Seagate's drive test) with an SSD (My Choice) and a clean install of Windows 10(corrupted data files in the OS).
    I was given a URL to download and burn to DVD an ISO file of Windows 10 PRO 64bit OS. I purchased a 240GB Sandisk SSD. I don't need to partition this drive as the single C: partition is adequate for size and speed.
    Is there a step by step procedure listed somewhere that preps(formats?) the SSD using disk management for Windows 10 and then using the ISO file that I burned to a DVD, installs Windows 10 on to my SSD? I am not familiar with ISO files and am assuming that is something that is sent to you to boot from and install from when you order SW from MS.
     
    RogerAttila, Apr 4, 2021
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  4. gordon99 Win User

    Desktop PC - Replacing a failed SSD Drive - Windows 10

    Replacing a laptop hard drive with a SSD

    I have a Dell Latitude E5420 laptop which has a Windows 10 Pro O/S. I would appreciate a step by step guide on the procedure to replace the hard drive with a Solid State drive; specifically dealing with the transfer of all the software from the old drive to the new. I have an external hard drive I use for backups and a free version of the Macrium Reflect program on the hard drive. The SSD is brand new. I have just 50 GB in total on the 231 GB hard drive. The SSD has 250 GB capacity.
     
    gordon99, Apr 4, 2021
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