Windows 10: How to remove all Windows 10 files from storage drive?

Discus and support How to remove all Windows 10 files from storage drive? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I was using a 2.5" SSD as my boot drive but recently switched to using an m.2 drive. My 2.5" drive is now a storage drive and I want to delete all... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/theclapperofcheeks, Apr 8, 2020.

  1. How to remove all Windows 10 files from storage drive?


    I was using a 2.5" SSD as my boot drive but recently switched to using an m.2 drive. My 2.5" drive is now a storage drive and I want to delete all Windows 10 files from it to save room. Anyone know how I can do that without risking my files/programs? Is it even possible?

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    /u/theclapperofcheeks, Apr 8, 2020
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  2. 333t Win User

    How to remove a bad drive in Windows 10 storage spaces pool

    Could someone list the steps involved in replacing a bad drive from a Windows 10 storage spaces pool? I cannot find any info on the Microsoft support site that is specific to Windows 10. Also, could you list the steps to remove a 'good' drive and replace
    it with another drive if the process is different?
     
    333t, Apr 8, 2020
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  3. 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 8, 2020
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  4. puma99dk| Win User

    How to remove all Windows 10 files from storage drive?

    Reinstalling Windows 10 to sell a PC - is the 'Remove everything' option enough?

    Restore factory settings do list Removes your personal files, apps and settings, and reinstalls the version of Windows that came on this PC.

    So if this isn't true well than just erase the drive and install a clean Windows 10 with all the drivers u need but why should it be true
    @FordGT90Concept ? *Laugh :laugh:
     
    puma99dk|, Apr 8, 2020
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