Windows 10: Installed SSD, Can't use alot of things on HDD

Hi,

I recently installed an SSD in my PC and put windows 10 on it (my old HDD also had windows on it). But now I can't seem to use a lot of the stuff on the HDD. I can still click on it and see all files but when I try to open a program I seem to get an error every time. It's a different error for each program though. Does anyone know what's going on?

:)

 

Installing Windows 10 on HDD, then on SSD


Skip the HDD step. Go directly to SSD. Win 10 will install and activate on the SSD with no problems.

 

SSD and HDD problems

Hello

I currently bought a new computer (Acer Helios 300 PH317-51-7578 17.3" FHD GTX 1060 6 GB VRAM i7-7700HQ 16 GB Memory 128 GB SSD 1 TB HDD Windows 10 Home VR Ready Gaming Laptop - ONLY @ NEWEGG - Newegg.com), but had a technician set some things up. As a default, everything is being installed on my SSD, but as it only
has 128GB, I would like to be able to choose what installs where. However, everything came as a default on the SSD (such as Program Files x86, etc.), and I cannot install anything on my HDD (except if on the installation it allows me to change the installation
location, which is rare).

• GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB GDDR5
• Intel Core i7 7th Gen 7700HQ (2.80 GHz)
• 16 GB Memory 1 TB HDD 128 GB SSD
• Windows 10

I have already done this (the image attached), but it does not work. The only thing I can think of is reinstalling Windows, but as this is an Acer product, I do not want to void the warranty (I am not sure if doing this will void it, but just to be safe).





Also, I have a small pet peeve. When I go into the folder Users, there is one which says "Pat," and I would like to change that name, but cannot. Obviously the problem above is prioritized, but this would be appreciated too!

Thank you!

- Robbie

 

Upgrading from HDD to SSD on Windows 10

Hi,

I am planning to upgrade my current HDD (on my laptop) to a Samsung Evo SSD and I have some queries regarding the process. I am aware of the whole media creating process but I'd just wanna know if there would be any activation issues. I believe these are
the steps involved.

1. Download the media creation tool. (Please confirm which one)

2. Replace HDD by SSD.

3. Boot from USB Drive and install on SSD. (It should not ask for a license)

4. Install all drivers.

Is this it? Did I miss any step?

Thank you