Windows 10: How Can I Re-Populate Fresh W10 Install with Programs on Secondary SSD?

Discus and support How Can I Re-Populate Fresh W10 Install with Programs on Secondary SSD? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In an attempt to fix some issues I was having I had to reinstall Windows 10 a couple days ago. Since before the reinstall I've been keeping most of my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Kyle W87, Feb 23, 2023.

  1. KYLE W87
    Kyle W87 Win User

    How Can I Re-Populate Fresh W10 Install with Programs on Secondary SSD?


    In an attempt to fix some issues I was having I had to reinstall Windows 10 a couple days ago. Since before the reinstall I've been keeping most of my apps and programs on a second SSD, the D: drive. What I'm wanting to know is if there is a way to repopulate the start menu, add remove programs page, etc with the apps that are on the D drive? For instance I have Steam and all my games I got on Steam installed on the D: drive, but if I go into Add Remove Programs or the Start Menu, Steam is not listed anywhere. How can I get it and the other programs on the D drive to show up? One half solution

    :)
     
    Kyle W87, Feb 23, 2023
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  2. ASHLEY CHAPMAN
    Ashley Chapman Win User

    Reinstalled windows to fresh SSD, while keeping secondary hard drive with programs on it. How can I easily relink the programs?

    Hi

    First post here.

    Reinstalled windows to fresh SSD, while keeping secondary hard drive with programs on it. How can I easily relink the programs?

    A number of the programs work if I click on them in my secondary drive, but they don't show up in start menu or start search.

    How can I easily fix this?

    Thank you for the help!

    Ash
     
    Ashley Chapman, Feb 23, 2023
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  3. ARILY
    Arily Win User
    System restore and secondary drives


    So my setup. I have 2 drives in my computer an SSD and HDD. The SSD came shipped with my computer and I installed the HDD as a secondary drive. I've been using it as storage for all my pictures music etc. I've also installed a couple programs on there. My question is if I do a system restore can I do it without wiping out the secondary drive? How would I go about doing it? Step by step. What would happen to the program's installed on there after the restore?

    Thank you.
     
    Arily, Feb 23, 2023
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  4. TEKNOPHILE
    Teknophile Win User

    How Can I Re-Populate Fresh W10 Install with Programs on Secondary SSD?

    Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Feb 23, 2023
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