Windows 10: Reinstall Windows on a different drive on laptop with 2 drives

Discus and support Reinstall Windows on a different drive on laptop with 2 drives in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have a laptop with 2 drives an HDD and an SSD that didn't come with an OS. When I first installed Windows, I installed it on the HDD drive. Now I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Vasco Miranda, Oct 4, 2023.

  1. Reinstall Windows on a different drive on laptop with 2 drives


    I have a laptop with 2 drives an HDD and an SSD that didn't come with an OS. When I first installed Windows, I installed it on the HDD drive. Now I want to change it to the SSD. However, when I try to reinstall windows, the installer tells me that windows wasn't installed in that drive and doesn't let me. I've tried formatting and deleting the partition but it still gives me the same message. How do I do it? Is disconnecting the HDD the only way? Reconnecting it after won't affect it?

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    Vasco Miranda, Oct 4, 2023
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    Reinstall Windows 10 to new hard drive

    Hi Rodolpho,

    We want to know about the issue you're having with your recovery drive. Please answer the questions below:

    • Are you trying to reinstall Windows 8 or Windows 10?
    • If you already upgraded to Windows 10, were you able to create a new copy of the recovery drive?

    We suggest creating a new copy of the recovery drive and then follow the steps provided by Andre Da Costa above this thread.

    Update us with the outcome so we can assist you further.
     
    Robert Caw, Oct 4, 2023
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