Windows 10: Steps to replace secondary data hard drive Windows 10

Discus and support Steps to replace secondary data hard drive Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I cant find the recommended steps to replace a data drive in Windows 10. I plugged the new drive in, formatted, and am now copying the files over by... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Ross2009, May 9, 2020.

  1. ROSS2009
    Ross2009 Win User

    Steps to replace secondary data hard drive Windows 10


    I cant find the recommended steps to replace a data drive in Windows 10. I plugged the new drive in, formatted, and am now copying the files over by doing a select all and copy.

    I plan on removing the old drive and putting the new one into the same spot.

    The only error so far is file copy error due to “cloud provider” issue. I suspect that is a Onedrive issue.

    Is there any official guide to perform this common basic function of replacing a non-system drive?


    Thanks,


    Ross

    :)
     
    Ross2009, May 9, 2020
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  2. TEKNOPHILE
    Teknophile Win User

    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, May 9, 2020
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  3. LVR181
    lvr181 Win User
    Internal secondary hard drive not recognised

    After fitting SSD (C: drive) to my Win10 machine I connected the old hard drive as a secondary storage drive.

    Win10 does not "see" it!
    But Belarc Adviser "sees" the hard drive!

    How to force Win 10 to recognise the secondary drive? Simple steps please for a non-techie.

    Thanks.
     
    lvr181, May 9, 2020
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  4. BADROBOT
    badrobot Win User

    Steps to replace secondary data hard drive Windows 10

    Partitioning My Hard Drive Without Losing Data


    Download any of the suggested programs above and fire up Youtube for a step by step instruction. Easus is a good software. But I personally use MiniTool Partition Wizard.

    It will only take 5 minutes to become a professional hard drive partitioner. Steps to replace secondary data hard drive Windows 10 :)
     
    badrobot, May 9, 2020
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