Windows 10: I recently changed my hdd to ssd and installed the OS in it. The hard disk still has old os...

I recently changed my hdd to ssd and installed the OS in it. The hard disk remains as it is. It can be used normally but it still has the files from the old windows. I tried opening the user folders but they don't open even after i give permission as admin. I tried changing access but its taking too long. is there any other way to recover those files and delete the old windows files? the hdd is a different drive from the ssd.

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Move OS to SSD leave data in HDD

To do so, follow the steps below:

Step 1.
Clone OS to SSD.

Step 2. Enter into BIOS and set the SSD as the first boot disk.

Step 3. Change the old drive to D:\ (you'd better do a disk backup of the old drive in adavance).

Hope my answer will give you a hand.

 

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