Windows 10: HDD Install Problem - Windows 11

Many Thanks!Brand new out of the box Dell 8960 Tower, Windows 11 Home.2Tb SSD C:No HDD from Dell.Fully updated and fully functional.Only one modification so far to use Chrome as browser, otherwise totally factory settings.Trying to add Western Digital 10Tb Black HDD - will be used for data ONLY - will NOT be boot drives.Also brand new.I have two of these, same behaviour for either one.Both were manufactured on the same date, but I find it highly unlikely both are flawed.Install one or both 10Tb HDD into the Dell, either slot, same issue.Turn it on and it stays at black screen for ~5 minutes

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windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx

 

Windows 11 clean install from HDD to SSD

Hi, Joseph. I'm Robinson, and I’m happy to help you today.

"First, can I reuse my product key automatically or is there some process I have to go through to deactivate my product key to then reactivate it when I reinstall it?"

-Yes, you can use the same product key. Once you sign in on Windows using your Microsoft account, your Windows will be activated automatically.

"Second, will it prompt me to install it to my SSD instead of the original HDD?"

-During the Windows installation will be shown a list of all drives attached to your computer, you will need to identify which one is the SSD and install Windows on it.

The easiest way is to disconnect all drives from your motherboard and let only the SSD where you want to install Windows connected. Once you finished the Windows installation reconnect the other drives

"Third, when I clean install Windows 11 to the SSD will the original HDD be completely wiped clean or will the original Windows 11 instillation be on it?"

-If you don't delete the partitions from the HDD during the Windows installation all the data in the HDD will keep intact.

If you keep only your new SSD connected to your computer during the Windows installation or do not delete the partitions during the Windows installation, you will need to use Disk Management to wipe your HDD.

"Finally, what are the step by steps to actually clean install Windows 11"

-The easiest procedure is:

Step 1: Disconnect all drives from your motherboard. Keep connected to your motherboard only the new SSD where you want to install Windows.

Step 2: Perform a clean installation of Windows on the SSD. You can see how to do it at this link.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Note: Instead of using the original Windows 11 install USB which has an outdated version of Windows, it is recommended to create a new Windows 11 install USB with the latest version of Windows. You can do it with the Media Creation Tool from this link.

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/win...

Step 3: Once you finished with the Windows installation, reconnect the old HDD to your computer and wipe with the Disk Management.

1-Right-click on Start then click Disk Management

2-Right-click on the partition of the HDD and select "Delete volume". Delete all partitions from the HDD

3-Right-click an unallocated region on your HDD, and then select "New Simple Volume" and follow the instructions

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll be glad to assist you further.

 

Hard drive/ OS issue

a guy suggested :

• shutdown
• unhooked HDD
• restarted
• yay !!
• reconnected HDD
• restarted
• yay !!

also , try method 3
How to Unlock Drive in Windows 10: 5 Ways to Remove a Lock