Windows 10: Using an old SSD Windows 10 boot drive to replace current M.2 with Windows 10?

Discus and support Using an old SSD Windows 10 boot drive to replace current M.2 with Windows 10? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have Windows 10 installed in an M.2 boot drive that I installed several years ago. l'm experiencing freezes/crashes so am looking at doing a fresh... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by JenniferGraham, Mar 14, 2021.

  1. JENNIFERGRAHAM
    JenniferGraham Win User

    Using an old SSD Windows 10 boot drive to replace current M.2 with Windows 10?


    I have Windows 10 installed in an M.2 boot drive that I installed several years ago. l'm experiencing freezes/crashes so am looking at doing a fresh install of Windows OR going back to the SSD I had before I installed the M.2 and started having problems, but I'm not sure that's possible or a good idea? Thoughts? If not, can I reuse the SSD I had before by reformatting it? I do have the the Media Creation Tool already on a USB already :


    Also, when I was talking to HP Support, they said I should use their tool for restoring the PC to factory settings instead of the Windows 10 Media Creation tool. So now I don't know which way to go and would appreciate advice.


    Thank you!

    :)
     
    JenniferGraham, Mar 14, 2021
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  2. PUMA99DK|
    puma99dk| Win User

    Windows 10 boot drive

    Why do u even want a HDD/SSD that's 3TB for a operation system?
     
    puma99dk|, Mar 14, 2021
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  3. TOMGANG
    Tomgang Win User
    X58 Windows 10 issues

    I dont think this is hardware or software related. As told problems came after creator update came out last year. Before that i ran windows 10 for about 2 years with any problem only the one year planned format c.

    And ssd/hdd are good.

    Arh got that formulated wrong then. Boot drive is just fine. Can still be seen in bios and is not a sata ssd. My boot drive is an samsung 950 pro m.2 nvme ssd so no sata or power cable. Runs in a pcie to m.2 adaptor and windows 7 boots just fine from the same ssd right now.

    I am 100 % sure it is a windows 10 related error. As told problems came after creator update, before that windows 10 ran flawless on pc.
     
    Tomgang, Mar 14, 2021
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  4. STTUBS
    sttubs Win User

    Using an old SSD Windows 10 boot drive to replace current M.2 with Windows 10?

    Windows 10 boot drive

    Is Windows 10 also limited to a max of 3Tb for a boot drive?
     
    sttubs, Mar 14, 2021
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