Windows 10: Window keeps thinking that it is installed on HDD not SSD

Discus and support Window keeps thinking that it is installed on HDD not SSD in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi everyone, I am having really weird problems with windows 10 pro 2004.My OS is installed on 500GB SSD WD750, My games is installed on 500GB ADATA... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by PhongHo2, Apr 25, 2021.

  1. PHONGHO2
    PhongHo2 Win User

    Window keeps thinking that it is installed on HDD not SSD


    Hi everyone, I am having really weird problems with windows 10 pro 2004.My OS is installed on 500GB SSD WD750, My games is installed on 500GB ADATA SU800I turn off all of my HDD by HDDSCAN, but everytime I run any Windows utilities paint.exe, calculator Windows wakes all of my HDD upEverytime I lauch games installed on SSD for example when I lauch LOL, clearly I hear my HDD is reading files. When I finish champion selection and go to loading screen, again my HDD is reading files Appearantly is LOL is installed on SSD and there is nothing that it need to access my HDDAlso Google Chro

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    PhongHo2, Apr 25, 2021
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  2. IGOR LEYKO
    Igor Leyko Win User

    OS on new SSD, keep existing data on HDD and use as external drive

    Hi,

    use steps you suggested, there should be no problem.

    Just replace HDD with SSD first then run installation. Do not forget to remove Windows files from HDD after the end of a process.
     
    Igor Leyko, Apr 25, 2021
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  3. AMMAARQV
    Ammaarqv Win User
    OS on new SSD, keep existing data on HDD and use as external drive

    I want to use a new SSD to run my OS on my PC. I have a lot of data on my HDD and dont want it on the SSD but do want to keep it.

    I have read that you shouldn't use an external drive that has Windows installed so how would i go about doing what I need?

    I.e. get Windows onto the SSD, replace HDD with SSD, use HDD as external drive, and keep data from HDD on HDD.

    Thanks!

    (P.s. any guides or instructions to any steps would be great but if not then no issue)
     
    Ammaarqv, Apr 25, 2021
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  4. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    Window keeps thinking that it is installed on HDD not SSD

    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, Apr 25, 2021
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