Windows 10: Easiest way to reinstall OEM OS on different drive than current OS?

Discus and support Easiest way to reinstall OEM OS on different drive than current OS? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have a desktop with several drives. I am prepping to sell to someone else. My pc was sold with Win10 Home I believe. I currently have Win10 Ed. My... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by jmsnyc, Jun 21, 2020.

  1. JMSNYC
    jmsnyc Win User

    Easiest way to reinstall OEM OS on different drive than current OS?


    I have a desktop with several drives. I am prepping to sell to someone else. My pc was sold with Win10 Home I believe. I currently have Win10 Ed.

    My current Win10 Ed OS is currently identified as disk 3 , has my C drive and other system partitions. That drive I will remove and keep prior to selling.

    The drive I want to install the original WinHome OS (with updates of course) is currently identified as Disk 2 with a drive letter of H.

    I want to do this with minimal effort and prior to physically detaching any drives if possible. I also want to double check that if I install the OS on H if it will load as C once I do physically remove the other drive.?

    Looking for suggestions on best way to do this prior to starting and also should I do full format first or wait until the install. Not sure if the built in reset feature should be used to .

    Thanks in advance!

    :)
     
    jmsnyc, Jun 21, 2020
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  2. PJLLB
    PJLLB Win User

    How to move Windows 10 OS to another Drive (safest & Easiest way?)


    I used the disk cloning software that came with my Samsung SSD. What brand did you get? There are various disk cloning packages available and many of the SSD brands come with them. I'm sure someone will suggest their favorite.
     
    PJLLB, Jun 21, 2020
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  3. PETEDREAD
    petedread Win User
    Reinstall windows keep second OS

    I want to reinstall my main OS, is there a way to back up boot manager so I don't have difficulties getting in to my second OS? It is on a separate hard drive.
     
    petedread, Jun 21, 2020
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  4. LEMONS94
    lemons94 Win User

    Easiest way to reinstall OEM OS on different drive than current OS?

    New SSD; easiest way to move OS over?

    Hi,

    I currently have a SSHD which has Windows 10 on it and I'm getting a SSD for my OS to speed up boot times etc.

    What's the easiest way to transfer my OS to the SSD? Can I make a system image or something along those lines? I still have my Windows 7 disk but I'm not sure if I can upgrade to 10 if I install 7 all over again.

    Thanks for any help
     
    lemons94, Jun 21, 2020
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