Windows 10: New hard drive, what now?

Discus and support New hard drive, what now? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; How do I install Windows 10 onto a new hard drive I got? My last one died so I bought a new one. Do I really need to buy a copy of Windows 10 for like... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/hopeidontannoy, Oct 27, 2020.

  1. /U/HOPEIDONTANNOY
    /u/hopeidontannoy Win User

    New hard drive, what now?


    How do I install Windows 10 onto a new hard drive I got? My last one died so I bought a new one.

    Do I really need to buy a copy of Windows 10 for like $120 or is there an easier way??

    I've heard of the Windows 7/Windows 8 free update but I don't know how to get those either, if someone can help that'd be fantastic.

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    /u/hopeidontannoy, Oct 27, 2020
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  2. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Oct 27, 2020
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Oct 27, 2020
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  4. MATHRAGH
    Mathragh Win User

    New hard drive, what now?

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Wut =D

    what is that supposed to accomplish?
     
    Mathragh, Oct 27, 2020
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