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I upgraded to a new SSD because my old hard drive was slow for startup tasks. I installed Windows from a Windows ISO and booted it into the SSD, but I’m struggling to connect my external hard drive so that data from the HDD works with the SSD. The computer is seeing both drives as separate systems due to the different operating systems, and I’m unsure how to resolve this.
You cannot run the programs from the older drive after booting from the new one. Instead, you can reach the user folders and transfer your files such as documents and pictures. On the old drive, there should be a folder named "users" where you can find your documents. Inside that, look for a folder with the username from the original PC, which will contain your files.
attempting to reach that user directory triggers an admin requirement, initiates a load operation, but access remains blocked afterward.
Programs aren't just random files. They create special connections with Windows through the registry. These links won't appear in your updated Windows version. You can still put programs onto your hard drive, but you'll have to download and reinstall them completely. When prompted about installation, pick the hard drive you want to use. Regarding administrator issues, if I were you, I'd log in as an administrator, transfer the necessary files from the drive, and perform a fresh format of the hard disk (right-click, format, etc.). This will remove old programs and free up significant space.