Windows 10: I am unable to reset the hard drive on my computer How should I proceed

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  1. RICHARDSOFFIN
    richardsoffin Win User

    I am unable to reset the hard drive on my computer How should I proceed


    I am unable to reset the hard drive on my computer How should I proceed

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    richardsoffin, Aug 26, 2020
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  2. SN1P3RM00N
    Sn1p3rM00n Win User

    Resetting Computer with Multiple Hard Drives?

    Hey all,

    Just a quick question. My computer has three hard drives:

    • An 128GB SSD as C:\ for Windows 10 and essential applications (Visual Studio, Office, etc)
    • An 700GB SSD as D:\ for nonessential applications and games
    • A 2TB platter HDD as E:\ for general file storage.
    My computer has been running a bit weird lately (especially since I had a RAM stick go bad about a month ago) and so I just want to reset the C drive. My intention is to use the following steps:

    • Settings > Update & Security > Recovery
    • Click Get Started under Reset this PC
    • Click Remove Everything
    • Erase quicky (since I'm not trading this PC in)
    So, my question is, if I do this will it format all three drives or will it only affect my C drive? I just want to know if I should disconnect my E drive before restoring my PC.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Sn1p3rM00n, Aug 26, 2020
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  3. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP Win User
    Mechanical Hard Drive A:\

    Proceed with the steps I gave you to test the hard drive to know for sure it's condition.

    If it passes wipe it and try formatting as suggested. If it fails initializing as MBR then try GPT (for data).
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP, Aug 26, 2020
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  4. JOTAP54
    Jotap54 Win User

    I am unable to reset the hard drive on my computer How should I proceed

    Resetting Computer with Multiple Hard Drives?

    Hello
    Sn1p3rM00n,

    When you're resetting your computer, if you choose remove everything and you have more than 1 drive, you'll be prompt if you would like to remove everything only where Windows is installed or all the drives.


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    Something like this.

    So you can decide what to do.

    Regards,

    Jose R.
     
    Jotap54, Aug 26, 2020
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