Windows 10: need to reformat a ext HDD

Discus and support need to reformat a ext HDD in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello - I have a new 2TB HDD for a laptop. I formatted it and created partitions, but failed to create enough space for the C: drive. So I want to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by l_turn9, Jun 21, 2022.

  1. L_TURN9
    l_turn9 Win User

    need to reformat a ext HDD


    Hello - I have a new 2TB HDD for a laptop. I formatted it and created partitions, but failed to create enough space for the C: drive. So I want to start over, but after deleting the partitions, File Mgr is not detecting the HDD. I am using AOMEI Disk Part and it recognizes the Ext HDD as expected so I will be able to create new Partitions and then transfer my Win10 to it. But the only partition on the ext HDD is a D: drive and I seem unable to create a new partition as C: like I want. It is allowing all drive letters except C:. What am I doing wrong?I had completed all of this once, but

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    l_turn9, Jun 21, 2022
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  2. MARKFULLER2
    MarkFuller2 Win User

    reformat hdd

    I am trying to reformat an old dell ispirion 5100 pata hdd with w7 from a new hp laptop using a usb adapter for the hdd. I can boot the hp to the w7 startup menu, but it doesn't give me the option of choosing the hdd connected with the usb adapter, it
    only lists the partitions on the hp internal hdd. Can I format this hdd with the hp computer using a usb adapter? The dvd I am using is an oem version that comes with its own product key that I purchased from eBay.
     
    MarkFuller2, Jun 21, 2022
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  3. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User
    reformat hdd

    To illustrate your question, please open the Disk Manager (diskmgmt.msc), then use snippingtool.exe to take a snapshot of the Disk Manager frame. Save the snapshot to your desktop, then attach it to your reply.

    What is the relevance of the OEM DVD for your reformat activity?
     
    Frederik Long, Jun 21, 2022
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  4. BILL SMITHERS
    Bill Smithers Win User

    need to reformat a ext HDD

    reformat hdd

    Windows 7 is not designed to be installed on an external hard drive connected by USB
     
    Bill Smithers, Jun 21, 2022
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