Windows 10: Installing Win10 on a secondary drive

Discus and support Installing Win10 on a secondary drive in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey guys, this is probably one of the most common topics but I can't find a clean answer to my specific question. I've got two SSDs, a small old one... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Weedoh, Mar 6, 2020.

  1. /U/WEEDOH
    /u/Weedoh Win User

    Installing Win10 on a secondary drive


    Hey guys,

    this is probably one of the most common topics but I can't find a clean answer to my specific question.

    I've got two SSDs, a small old one and a big new one. Due to problems of certain software I want the big drive to be my new main drive with Win10 on it. Currently it doesnt have any Windows installed but its almost full to the brim (enough space for Win10 left ofcourse).

    I've mounted myself a USB stick using Rufus to install Win10 on the big drive but what I've read so far clearly stated that I'll lose all my data if there's no version of Windows installed on it. I want to keep that from happening and I don't have a drive to backup 1TB either.

    Is there a solution to keep all the data on the big drive and install Win10 via USB stick?



    Thanks a lot in advance!

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    /u/Weedoh, Mar 6, 2020
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  2. TEKNOPHILE
    Teknophile Win User

    Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Mar 6, 2020
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  3. LVR181
    lvr181 Win User
    Internal secondary hard drive not recognised

    After fitting SSD (C: drive) to my Win10 machine I connected the old hard drive as a secondary storage drive.

    Win10 does not "see" it!
    But Belarc Adviser "sees" the hard drive!

    How to force Win 10 to recognise the secondary drive? Simple steps please for a non-techie.

    Thanks.
     
    lvr181, Mar 6, 2020
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  4. PAVAN_N
    Pavan_N Win User

    Installing Win10 on a secondary drive

    apps not working on secondary drive

    Hi Lomavista,

    Please answer these questions to assist you better.

    • Do you get any error message?
    • Which apps are you referring to?

    Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

    Step 1: Install all app updates from Windows Store.

    Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store

    Step 2: I suggest you to download and run the app troubleshooter from the below link and check if it helps.

    Run the Windows App Troubleshooter

    Do let us know if you are able to use all apps from secondary drive. Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Mar 6, 2020
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