Windows 10: Installing windows 10 on a separate hard drive for use on a different computer.

Discus and support Installing windows 10 on a separate hard drive for use on a different computer. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I'm refurbishing an oldish HP mini PC for my daughter to use. I've already made the media creation tool and now, I want to install windows 10 pro on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ToddClement1, Dec 22, 2020.

  1. Installing windows 10 on a separate hard drive for use on a different computer.


    I'm refurbishing an oldish HP mini PC for my daughter to use. I've already made the media creation tool and now, I want to install windows 10 pro on the hard drive that is going in the HP using my work computer. Reason being; I know it will need to download a ton of updates and the internet at my house is stupid slow.

    My question is; can I use the media creation USB drive to install windows 10 to the HD that will go in her PC currently connected to my work PC as "E:" without affecting any of the other drives? It's been a while since I installed Win10 and I don't remember if it gives you the option to install it on a separate HD. Does it?

    Will this cause a booting issue? I am assuming that it wouldn't since I pulled the SSD from my personal Dell MT and put it in the HP to make sure it works and it booted up like it was brand new.

    Forgive me if this has been asked and also for my ignorance.


    Thanks in advance

    Todd Clement

    :)
     
    ToddClement1, Dec 22, 2020
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  2. little cat, Dec 22, 2020
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  3. Unable to access external hard drive after Anniversay Update on Windows 10

    Hello,

    Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better:

    • What is the make and model of your devices?
    • What is the complete error message/ error code while trying to access the hard drive?

    Step 1: As a workaround, I suggest you to do the following to detect the issue:

    • Connect the hard drive to different port and check if the issue persists.
    • Connect different hard drive to the same port and check.
    • Connect different hard drives to different ports and check.

    Step 2: If the device is not detected on your computer try to run
    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter as it checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

    • Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
      Troubleshooting and select it.
    • Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
      Troubleshooting window.
    • Select the Hardware and Device
      options from the list.
    • Click Next to run the Hardware and Device
      Troubleshooter

    Step 3: I suggest you to contact the device manufacturer's website, download the latest chipset drivers, install them manually and check if it helps.

    Installing the latest chipset drivers will help you to install the drivers for USB ports.

    Refer to the article by Andre Da Costa to install drivers in compatibility mode manually :
    How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

    Hope it helps. Try the above and update us the status of accessing external hard drive for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 22, 2020
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