Windows 10: I have a new HDD but I still want to use my old HDD

Discus and support I have a new HDD but I still want to use my old HDD in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I've currently bought another HDD to use since my OLD HDD had bad sectors. I wanted to know whether this OLD HDD would affect my new HDD if I still... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by JmsRdd, Aug 17, 2021.

  1. JmsRdd Win User

    I have a new HDD but I still want to use my old HDD


    I've currently bought another HDD to use since my OLD HDD had bad sectors. I wanted to know whether this OLD HDD would affect my new HDD if I still continued to use my OLD HDD. I'm planning to format the HDD to mark the bad sectors as not usable.

    :)
     
    JmsRdd, Aug 17, 2021
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  2. Kem Mon Win User

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    Hi Johan,

    It is possible that your
    HDD was unreadable
    causing the error message to appear. We recommend that you perform these troubleshooting steps and check if there are any changes:


    • Shutdown
      your
      PC.

    • Unhooked
      the
      HDD
      and
      turn on
      your
      PC.

    • Reconnect
      your
      HDD
      and
      restart
      your
      PC.

    If the issue persists, we suggest that you contact your
    laptop/computer's manufacturer
    for further assistance.

    Update us on how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Aug 17, 2021
    #2
  3. Johankaan Win User
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    Johankaan, Aug 17, 2021
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  4. I have a new HDD but I still want to use my old HDD

    HDD Corrupt ?

    Hi,

    There are many possible reasons this issue is happening. We'd like to ask few questions below:

    • What is the brand name of you Hard Disk Drive?
    • How old is the HDD?
    Since you already tried multiple troubleshooting steps, we suggest visiting the manufacturer's website. Find and download a hard drive diagnostic software to help resolve the issue.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Martin Bar, Aug 17, 2021
    #4
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