Windows 10: Remove OS from HHD moved to new computer

Discus and support Remove OS from HHD moved to new computer in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My laptop died and I replaced it with a new laptop that came with an SSD but had space for an HDD. I moved the HDD from the old computer to the new... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MarshallAbrams, Jul 20, 2020.

  1. MARSHALLABRAMS
    MarshallAbrams Win User

    Remove OS from HHD moved to new computer


    My laptop died and I replaced it with a new laptop that came with an SSD but had space for an HDD. I moved the HDD from the old computer to the new one, thus keeping all my files and gaining 1 TB of storage. The first time I booted up everything was fine. The second time, the computer booted from the old OS on the HDD. I want into the BIOS UEIF and changed the boot order. That worked!


    Should I remove files from the HDD to prevent future problems? If so, what should I remove? Or, maybe, I should just rename some directories but leave the content alone?

    :)
     
    MarshallAbrams, Jul 20, 2020
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  2. ANDROID111
    android111 Win User

    New computer - how to move OS to new (larger) drive?

    Hi all,

    • I got a new computer a few days ago.
    • Its startup drive is a 250gb SSD and it has a 1TB standard drive. It has Windows 10 and is working fine...
    • However, I have a 1TB SSD I'd rather use as my primary drive. It's from my old computer and has Windows 10 installed.
    Is it possible to "move" or reinstall the current OS on my 1TB SSD and use that as the startup drive?

    Regarding methods, I've seen a lot of different info all over the place, so thought it might be a better idea to ask here...

    thanks

    Andrew
     
    android111, Jul 20, 2020
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  3. NARVAEZ1
    Narvaez1 Win User
    Progamming PC after HHD replacements

    My PH Pavillion x360 was upgraded from Windows 8.1 to windows 10. But currently the hhd crashes. Consequently, I do need to replace the HHD. How do I program this new HHD? Do I need to buy Windows now or is there a way to get the OS without paying for
    it?
     
    Narvaez1, Jul 20, 2020
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  4. SNOWYCT
    SnowyCT Win User

    Remove OS from HHD moved to new computer

    How do I move windows from my HHD to my SSD

    I want to move my Windows 10 from my HHD to my SSD, how do I do that?
     
    SnowyCT, Jul 20, 2020
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