Windows 10: New to W10, apps installing on secondary drive?

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  1. 403Phaze Win User

    New to W10, apps installing on secondary drive?


    Hey all, before I get comments... yes Im new to windows 10, i dislike change Anyways... I was and have been using w8.1.. recently formatted my PC SSD and went the w10 route.. so I have a huge learning curve to deal with.. 1st.. when I was using w8.1, i had OS/Cdrive installed on a partition on my SSD and then closed off the rest and made all downloads go to a different HD to prevent "issues" Since I changed to W10 OS, it seems like I need to re-download EVERYTHING.. is there a way to make w10 search for programs on other drives to add them (drivers/default apps...) it seems like every time I tried to download an app, windows created unwanted folders on my (D) drive rather then C where all my "storage" is pointing... 2nd.. less important, is there an easier way then using a VM to "clone" my 8.1 "user profile" and copying it over to my 10 "user profile" so i have the desktop layout / extentions working properly instead of starting over?

    :)
     
    403Phaze, Jul 15, 2021
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  2. Pavan_N Win User

    apps not working on secondary drive

    Hi Lomavista,

    Please answer these questions to assist you better.

    • Do you get any error message?
    • Which apps are you referring to?

    Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

    Step 1: Install all app updates from Windows Store.

    Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store

    Step 2: I suggest you to download and run the app troubleshooter from the below link and check if it helps.

    Run the Windows App Troubleshooter

    Do let us know if you are able to use all apps from secondary drive. Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Jul 15, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Jul 15, 2021
    #3
  4. New to W10, apps installing on secondary drive?

    W10 File History Not Backing Up Internal Secondary Drive.

    • Can you access your external hard drive and the files associated with it?
      Yea, everything is accessible. Just like a normal internal drive.

    • Does your PC recognize your external hard drive? Yup, everything runs to my knowledge no differant.
    • Have you made any software or hardware changes to your device prior to the issue?
      No software/hardware changes other than installing this new internal secondary drive. The drive that my backup drive won't backup.
    • Are there any error messages that appear when you attempt to back up your files to your main back up drive?
      No errors, no warning, no indication at all anything is not working.
    • If you attempt to copy a file to the external hard drive, does the file appear on the hard drive?
      Yes. All drives copy/paste, read/write normally. The only thing that doesnt seem to work is W10 Backup not backing up my secondary internal drive to my external backup drive.
     
    David Paplia, Jul 15, 2021
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