Install Windows 10 and Windows 11 on separate drives

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Vinceb11
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01-16-2021, 06:03 PM

Is it safe to run both Windows 10 and Windows 11 simultaneously on different NVMe drives? You often encounter BSOD issues when switching between them. Please seek guidance.

Vinceb11

01-16-2021, 06:03 PM #1

Is it safe to run both Windows 10 and Windows 11 simultaneously on different NVMe drives? You often encounter BSOD issues when switching between them. Please seek guidance.

OreoPaladin
Junior Member

01-16-2021, 07:50 PM

For a dual boot configuration, the straightforward method is: 1) Set up NVME 1 with Windows 10 2) Disable NVME 1, add NVME 2 in slot 2 and install Windows 11 3) After everything is ready, reinstall NVME 1 in slot 1 and choose your boot option via the menu. If both drives are installed during Windows 10 or 11 installation, things can get tricky.

OreoPaladin

01-16-2021, 07:50 PM #2

MegaDisco
Senior Member

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01-22-2021, 04:23 PM

I created a duplicate of my Windows 10 installation from one SSD to another identical drive and then upgraded it to Windows 11. I was trying to ease into the new system but it seems this approach didn’t work as intended.

MegaDisco

01-22-2021, 04:23 PM #3

tubajaws
Junior Member

01-22-2021, 06:36 PM

cloning is... uncertain at best, and improving is always worse than starting fresh.

tubajaws

01-22-2021, 06:36 PM #4

cloning is... uncertain at best, and improving is always worse than starting fresh.

pac_creeper
Member

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01-22-2021, 08:10 PM

Thanks for your feedback! It seems the system issues are now clear. For backing up and restoring your installations, consider using reliable tools like Acronis, Veeam, or Windows Backup & Restore. These help keep your data safe and easy to recover.

pac_creeper

01-22-2021, 08:10 PM #5