Windows 10: I, unfortunately, had to reformat my internal HDD because I lost permission to access it....

Discus and support I, unfortunately, had to reformat my internal HDD because I lost permission to access it.... in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] how do I remove them from the list? I didn't get the chance to uninstall them before reformatting because I couldn't access my D drive... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/thehoodred, Mar 1, 2021.

  1. /U/THEHOODRED
    /u/thehoodred Win User

    I, unfortunately, had to reformat my internal HDD because I lost permission to access it....

    /u/thehoodred, Mar 1, 2021
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  2. MARKFULLER2
    MarkFuller2 Win User

    reformat hdd

    I am trying to reformat an old dell ispirion 5100 pata hdd with w7 from a new hp laptop using a usb adapter for the hdd. I can boot the hp to the w7 startup menu, but it doesn't give me the option of choosing the hdd connected with the usb adapter, it
    only lists the partitions on the hp internal hdd. Can I format this hdd with the hp computer using a usb adapter? The dvd I am using is an oem version that comes with its own product key that I purchased from eBay.
     
    MarkFuller2, Mar 1, 2021
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  3. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User
    reformat hdd

    To illustrate your question, please open the Disk Manager (diskmgmt.msc), then use snippingtool.exe to take a snapshot of the Disk Manager frame. Save the snapshot to your desktop, then attach it to your reply.

    What is the relevance of the OEM DVD for your reformat activity?
     
    Frederik Long, Mar 1, 2021
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  4. BILL SMITHERS
    Bill Smithers Win User

    I, unfortunately, had to reformat my internal HDD because I lost permission to access it....

    reformat hdd

    Windows 7 is not designed to be installed on an external hard drive connected by USB
     
    Bill Smithers, Mar 1, 2021
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