Windows 10: new install on new ssd,

Discus and support new install on new ssd, in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; is there a way to delete just the windows files on my old ssd or am i going to have to format my old ssd to get rid of the old installation? submitted... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/traveler9001, Jul 25, 2020.

  1. /U/TRAVELER9001
    /u/traveler9001 Win User

    new install on new ssd,


    is there a way to delete just the windows files on my old ssd or am i going to have to format my old ssd to get rid of the old installation?

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    /u/traveler9001, Jul 25, 2020
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  2. FAHIM.ANWAR
    Fahim.Anwar Win User

    Fresh Install of Windows 10 Home in new SSD

    I have this Dell N4010 Laptop that I want to upgrade with an SSD and use the existing HDD as Data drive. I have an original windows of digital license.

    Please suggest how I can install a fresh copy of the windows in my new SSD with the existing license. And please suggest how to activate the new installation of Windows.
     
    Fahim.Anwar, Jul 25, 2020
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  3. CLEATS
    Cleats Win User
    I'm installing a new SSD

    MVP for 7 years - That's pretty awesome - Good Job !

    When I run the installation media for installing the new SSD should I select

    Create installation media for another PC and then skip the step to enter the product key or select the option that notes I'm reinstalling windows ?

    I think I've used the installation for repair. I'll be glad to get the SSD installed so I can get back to production.
     
    Cleats, Jul 25, 2020
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    new install on new ssd,

    New windows 10 installtion on New SSD - wont boot unless old SSD present

    It seems you installed Windows while the both SSDs were connected. This would have caused your current problem. Maybe it is sufficient to do this:

    1. Launch the Disk Manager.
    2. Right-click drive C:, then mark it as "active".
    3. Shut down Windows
    4. Open the BIOS and tell it that the new SSD is the primary boot device.
    5. Disconnect the old SSD.
    6. Boot up normally.

    If this does not work then you might have to do this:

    1. Disconnect the old SSD.
    2. Re-install Windows on the new SSD, using the Media Creation Tool.
     
    Frederik Long, Jul 25, 2020
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