Windows 10: Slave HDD´s Windows Files

Good Evening


My question is: Can I delete the "Windows" file and all the micrososft related files common files, appdata files, etc from slave HDD´s without causing any instablity?


A whille ago I replaced my computer and the old HDD´s that I had are being used as slave drives for storage only; the OS is installed on another drive. I´m afraid that if I delete those files I will cause an error or something worse on my PC. Again, the slave HDD´s are purely for storage.


I´m almost sure those files are from the old OS that was installed on those HHD´s before they were put to use as slave but I´m being cautious.


Thanks in advance for your answer

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Moving slave HDD to a new computer.

My current desktop has 2 HDDs; a 250GB HDD where WIN10 is installed (Master), and a 1TB HDD where games and some files are stored (Slave). I am upgrading computers and wish to move the 1TB drive to the new desktop. The new computer has a 500GB HDD with
WIN10. I know many games write into Windows files (My Documents, Program Files, etc) so while most of the games files are on the Slave drive, there are footprints left on the Master drive. How do I move the 1TB HDD to the new desktop and maintain the integrity
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that would be a royal pain. Thanks.

 

Removing Win 10 OS from slave HDD

By taking sometime giving yourself permission to deletes files as suggested below. Try create a partition or use another drive to place the info you want to keep. Then format the drive and put your info back.

 

Can I use VISTA box to Delete files on Slaved Windows 10?

Hi,

We highly suggest to run recovery options or repair options if the operating system has crashed before you make it as a slave. You can use your old HDD (Windows Vista) in the computer and make the old Windows 10 HDD as a slave. But just be aware that the First
partition of the old disk (C drive of the old disk) will be shown as the D drive in the new computer. This is only if the Windows 10 hdd has a setup partition.

Kindly give us a feedback for the results.

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