Windows 10: How to remove windows 10 from my old SSD so I can make it a slave drive?

Discus and support How to remove windows 10 from my old SSD so I can make it a slave drive? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hey guys, I'm thinking of starting a fresh new SSD with the newest version of windows 10 since my current version is so heavy and used that it won't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by CoryHensarling, Dec 23, 2020.

  1. CORYHENSARLING
    CoryHensarling Win User

    How to remove windows 10 from my old SSD so I can make it a slave drive?


    Hey guys, I'm thinking of starting a fresh new SSD with the newest version of windows 10 since my current version is so heavy and used that it won't update properly anymore.


    Thing is I don't want 2 sets of windows in my system. I know I could just use BIOS to set boot order, but I'd also like to free the space back up.


    Naturally I'd like to keep all my files so my steam games stay put and my save games are still there and all my.... science.... isn't lost.


    Problem is I've never even considered removing an OS from a drive before so I don't even know where to begin. Any help?

    :)
     
    CoryHensarling, Dec 23, 2020
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  2. WESKLATT
    WesKlatt Win User

    Upgrading HP SSD drive on HP 750-524

    I purchased an HP Envy tower with a 128Gb SSD which is where Windows is installed, I have purchased a new 1TB SSD drive that I would like to replace the 128 GB drive with. My machine did not come with the Windows 10 Media, what steps do I need to take before
    I install the new drive and install windows.

    • Where do I get the Windows 10 install
    • What steps are needed to create an Install disk
    • Do I have to deactivate my old install before removing the old drive.
    Please let me know if there are any other considerations.

    Best Regards,

    Wes
     
    WesKlatt, Dec 23, 2020
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  3. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User
    Can I use VISTA box to Delete files on Slaved Windows 10?

    Hi,

    We highly suggest to run recovery options or repair options if the operating system has crashed before you make it as a slave. You can use your old HDD (Windows Vista) in the computer and make the old Windows 10 HDD as a slave. But just be aware that the First
    partition of the old disk (C drive of the old disk) will be shown as the D drive in the new computer. This is only if the Windows 10 hdd has a setup partition.

    Kindly give us a feedback for the results.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Dec 23, 2020
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  4. GREGCRACE
    gregcrace Win User

    How to remove windows 10 from my old SSD so I can make it a slave drive?

    SSD install

    Hi

    I am running windows 10 64 bit. I just installed a samsung 500gb SSD on my system. My question to you is how do i make the new SSD drive the master drive and old drive slave? Its currently the other way around with the new drive being the slave. many
    thanks to any advice!

    greg
     
    gregcrace, Dec 23, 2020
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