Windows 10: Moving win 10 to a new drive

Discus and support Moving win 10 to a new drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi Currently i have my windows and apps / data stored on the c drive as standard installationi am looking to move the OS to a new drive and keep the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by feelingfoel, Feb 6, 2024.

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    Moving win 10 to a new drive


    Hi Currently i have my windows and apps / data stored on the c drive as standard installationi am looking to move the OS to a new drive and keep the existing apps, programs, docs emails etc on the existing drive which i guess will need to be assigned a new drive letterWhat is the best way to do this and what happens to the registryI am aware I can clone the drive but that wull transfer everything and not just the Operating SystemAny advise appreciatedAndrew

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