Windows 10: Two Windows install, need to delete the first one

Discus and support Two Windows install, need to delete the first one in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; When I installed Windows on my new PC the disk utility on my install USB created at the MS site wouldn't format the SSD drive I intended to use as my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Ken_657, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Ken_657 Win User

    Two Windows install, need to delete the first one


    When I installed Windows on my new PC the disk utility on my install USB created at the MS site wouldn't format the SSD drive I intended to use as my boot drive. I ended up having to install a hard drive, install Windows on that drive, and was then able to successfully format the SSD and install Windows on the SSD as my boot drive. Now I find I'm unable to remove the hard drive because its presence is necessary for the SSD to boot. I'm only working with one license.


    Is there any way I can "bless" the SSD install so I can remove the HD?


    Thanks in advance - I haven't had a lot of luck looking around the internet for help.

    Ken

    :)
     
    Ken_657, Jan 27, 2021
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  2. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Jan 27, 2021
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  3. Anusha Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Two Windows install, need to delete the first one ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Jan 27, 2021
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  4. Two Windows install, need to delete the first one

    Windows 7 wont install drivers

    i dont think anyone here understands what your asking either when its nearly a 90% english dominated Tech forum.
    Step 1
    reinstall windows from scratch
    Step 2
    install all drivers from the cd that came with the god damn motherboard *common sense*
    Step 3
    update windows
    Step 4
    install misc etc crap like flash java etc etc
    Step 5
    Install GPU drivers
    Step 6
    go back to using your pc without issue.
     
    crazyeyesreaper, Jan 27, 2021
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