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Proforno
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05-05-2025, 12:18 PM
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I understand, but I think you could simply remove the files on Windows until it freezes, then use BIOS to boot from an external drive (USB or CD) and reinstall Windows on the new one. If any data remains on the old drive, just delete it.
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Proforno
05-05-2025, 12:18 PM #1

I understand, but I think you could simply remove the files on Windows until it freezes, then use BIOS to boot from an external drive (USB or CD) and reinstall Windows on the new one. If any data remains on the old drive, just delete it.

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MRtnt26
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05-05-2025, 01:32 PM
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Yes, your data is backed up.
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MRtnt26
05-05-2025, 01:32 PM #2

Yes, your data is backed up.

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blackceaser
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05-07-2025, 08:19 AM
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Set up the latest operating system on the SSD. Adjust the BIOS to prioritize the SSD for startup. Proceed from there to reset the Windows installation. Doneski.
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blackceaser
05-07-2025, 08:19 AM #3

Set up the latest operating system on the SSD. Adjust the BIOS to prioritize the SSD for startup. Proceed from there to reset the Windows installation. Doneski.

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05-21-2025, 09:14 AM
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Remove system 32. After that, delete program files x86. Finally, restart the system.
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xXFirewitherXx
05-21-2025, 09:14 AM #4

Remove system 32. After that, delete program files x86. Finally, restart the system.

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OriiVallejo
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05-21-2025, 02:21 PM
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It would be much more efficient to set up Windows just once on the SSD while formatting the HDD at the same time.
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OriiVallejo
05-21-2025, 02:21 PM #5

It would be much more efficient to set up Windows just once on the SSD while formatting the HDD at the same time.

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Prime3656
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05-21-2025, 09:20 PM
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You're right to be concerned about data loss. Deleting files from an HDD can indeed erase everything on that drive. Make sure you're certain before proceeding.
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Prime3656
05-21-2025, 09:20 PM #6

You're right to be concerned about data loss. Deleting files from an HDD can indeed erase everything on that drive. Make sure you're certain before proceeding.

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05-21-2025, 09:49 PM
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It would actually eliminate Windows instead of leaving it non-functional. You can simply save your files and relocate them.
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BaconCraft3r
05-21-2025, 09:49 PM #7

It would actually eliminate Windows instead of leaving it non-functional. You can simply save your files and relocate them.

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Taybaybay
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05-21-2025, 10:02 PM
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Sure, let's keep it simple. What do you think?
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Taybaybay
05-21-2025, 10:02 PM #8

Sure, let's keep it simple. What do you think?

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sandco
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05-21-2025, 11:49 PM
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That makes things more difficult and creates chaos.
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sandco
05-21-2025, 11:49 PM #9

That makes things more difficult and creates chaos.

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05-23-2025, 09:10 PM
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I own a few, but most of the space is used for games and save files. I’d prefer not to reinstall or move the saves. Removing unused space from the OS would be perfect.
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JCsuper
05-23-2025, 09:10 PM #10

I own a few, but most of the space is used for games and save files. I’d prefer not to reinstall or move the saves. Removing unused space from the OS would be perfect.

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