Windows 10: Must I disconnect internal HDD before fresh re-install?

Discus and support Must I disconnect internal HDD before fresh re-install? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have Win 10 Pro on an M.2 drive in my PC and want to do a fresh re-install with the new version (2004). Thing is, I have an internal HDD. Do I need... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by abibee, May 27, 2020.

  1. ABIBEE
    abibee Win User

    Must I disconnect internal HDD before fresh re-install?


    I have Win 10 Pro on an M.2 drive in my PC and want to do a fresh re-install with the new version (2004). Thing is, I have an internal HDD. Do I need to open the PC up and disconnect this before-hand, or is WIn smart enough nowadays to only install on the ssd it resides on currently?
    I've read stories of Win misplacing files onto other drives, but opening this PC is a nerve-wracking experience for me, so if I can avoid that...

    :)
     
    abibee, May 27, 2020
    #1
  2. MANOJ111
    Manoj111 Win User

    internal HDD

    Namaskar Friends

    This is my first post, I wish to know the maximum size of Int HDD that can support My present Asus MoBo

    P8H61-M LX3 R2.0


    pl suggest BIOS version is up to date 1107
     
    Manoj111, May 27, 2020
    #2
  3. KEM MON
    Kem Mon Win User
    unlock hdd

    Hi Johan,

    It is possible that your
    HDD was unreadable
    causing the error message to appear. We recommend that you perform these troubleshooting steps and check if there are any changes:


    • Shutdown
      your
      PC.

    • Unhooked
      the
      HDD
      and
      turn on
      your
      PC.

    • Reconnect
      your
      HDD
      and
      restart
      your
      PC.

    If the issue persists, we suggest that you contact your
    laptop/computer's manufacturer
    for further assistance.

    Update us on how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, May 27, 2020
    #3
  4. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User

    Must I disconnect internal HDD before fresh re-install?

    Fresh Windows 10 install on new HDD

    Hello,

    Please refer this step-by-step guide to make clean install:

    Clean Install Windows 10

    Let me know if this helps!
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, May 27, 2020
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