Windows 10: Installing old data drive in new computer

Discus and support Installing old data drive in new computer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My current laptop has two SSD drives both SATA interface. The C: drive for operating system and programs and a D: drive for all my data. In a few... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by theplanckster, Apr 13, 2020.

  1. THEPLANCKSTER
    theplanckster Win User

    Installing old data drive in new computer


    My current laptop has two SSD drives both SATA interface. The C: drive for operating system and programs and a D: drive for all my data.


    In a few days, I'll be receiving my new HP laptop. It comes with an M2 SSD 512GB and a 1TB HDD SATA interface.

    I plan on using the new M2 drive for operating system and programs.


    I want to remove the new 1TB hard drive and replace it with the 2TB SSD SATA that contains all my data from my old laptop.


    My concern is that I've moved my "documents" folder from C: to D:. If I power up my new laptop, I'm afraid Windows 10 will get confused by having the documents folder and its subfolders in two places.


    Should I power up my new computer, with new drives in place, and move my documents folder to the new HDD and also set up my current D: drive folder structure on the new drive, minus the actual data.


    Then power down the computer and replace the new HDD with my 2TB SSD?


    Is this the simplest way to do this or is there a better method?


    Thanks so much for your help and time!

    :)
     
    theplanckster, Apr 13, 2020
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  2. ELBERTNETTERS
    elbertnetters Win User

    Loading data from flash drive (Vista) from old computer to new computer

    I copied data from old computer on a blank flash drive BUT trying to install it on new computer I get " cannot install, drive needs to be formatted. If you continue data will be wiped !

    How do I correct this and install the data to the new computer?
     
    elbertnetters, Apr 13, 2020
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  3. JOACCHIM
    Joacchim Win User
    Move data drive from old computer into new

    I am running a 2007 vintage self-built PC with a separate data drive (1tb hdd) and OS/program drive (SSD). I want to move the data hdd into a new computer I've built. Is it just as simple as unplugging/ dismounting from old and installing in new? Any advice
    is appreciated, TIA.
     
    Joacchim, Apr 13, 2020
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  4. DHDUDE
    dhdude Win User

    Installing old data drive in new computer

    Replacing old hard drive, need way to copy Windows installation across

    Hey Guys,
    What would be the best way of copying/imaging the entire contents of an old system drive over to a replacement hard disk for the same machine? I need to copy the Windows installations and all other data to the new drive, and then format the old drive to use as a backup.

    Any suggestions? *Smile Installing old data drive in new computer :)
     
    dhdude, Apr 13, 2020
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