Windows 10: If my hard drive dies with windows what do I do?

Discus and support If my hard drive dies with windows what do I do? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My hard drive just died and my windows key doesn't work do I need a new one or how does this work? I have all components the same but my 2 tb died WITH... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by dallas court, Mar 26, 2023.

  1. DALLAS COURT
    dallas court Win User

    If my hard drive dies with windows what do I do?


    My hard drive just died and my windows key doesn't work do I need a new one or how does this work? I have all components the same but my 2 tb died WITH windows installed. Thanks Dallas

    :)
     
    dallas court, Mar 26, 2023
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  2. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Mar 26, 2023
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  3. $IMMOND$
    $immond$ Win User
    Windowed Hard Drives

    On the contrary, showing off "slow tech" by adding a window to a hard drive is a "dumb" idea. Do you really want to be showing off a whole "7200-10000 RPM of power" or would you rather show off a plain SSD drive? (If you really desire to "show off")

    Adding any window to any drive is just stupid. I just suggested an easier option for you since manufactures don't put windows on the latest hard drives.
     
    $immond$, Mar 26, 2023
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  4. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User

    If my hard drive dies with windows what do I do?

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Mar 26, 2023
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