Windows 10: Replacing the main HD when you have 2 HDs

Because my main HD an SSD is running out of room, I'd like to replace it with one that has more storage. This drive C includes Windows 11. I have another drive, a traditional HDD D that has most of my files. D also includes as many apps/software that I can move or install. However, C still includes some applications/software that I was not able to move. I have re-pathed all of the main folders like "My Documents, Pictures, Videos" etc to D.The question is, what happens to D if I replace the existing C drive and reinstall Windows onto the new C?Thank you.

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HD VDECK

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

What happens when you try to launch the app?

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1: Uninstall and reinstall HD VDeck
Audio Panel App

Step 1: Uninstall the audio panel App

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click on Programs & Features.
• Look for ‘HD VDeck Audio Panel App’ from the list.
• Right click on the App and click on Uninstall.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Uninstall.

Step 2: Install the HD VDeck Audio Panel App

I suggest you to go to the computer manufacturer website and download and install the app.

Note: If issue still persist proceed with Method 2.

Method 2: Perform a System Restore

I suggest you to perform a System Restore and check if the app works. Refer to the steps below:

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click on System and then click on Advanced System Settings.
• Click on System Protection tab and then click on
  System Restore.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the System Restore to the date prior to the issue.
• Check if issue persists.

Important: The System Restore restores the computer back to an earlier point in time, called a restore point. System Restore doesn’t change your personal files, but it might remove recently installed apps and drivers and
also reset the recently changed settings on the computer.

Hope the information helps. Please let us know if the issue persist and we will be happy to assist you further.

 

How do I replace a 500g hd with a 2 tb hd .How to put windows from the 500g hd. onto the 2 tb hd.

I am buying another refurbished dell computer mostly because the pc I have cannot upgrade to windows 11 apparently due to the processor. That hd is 2 TB.

The computer I am thinking of replacing it with does have windows 11 on board. The problem is it only has a 500gb hd. I am wondering if it is possible to move the hard drive from the older 2tb pc into the newer 500g hd

and what problems I may run into getting this done.

Thanks in advance

 

Cannot Format HD


Need to initialize it as GPT disk type with HD > 2TB:
From Admin command prompt:

1. diskpart
2. list disk =====> Take a note of disk # for the 4TB HD
3. select disk # ====> From step 2
4. clean
5. exit

Open Disk Management and initialize the disk as GPT, create simple then format.