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Install Windows 10 on a laptop with an HDD caddy.

Install Windows 10 on a laptop with an HDD caddy.

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Crash_Man
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05-27-2016, 06:32 PM
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You're preparing for an upgrade by combining an SSD with an existing HDD in your brother's laptop. Before installing Windows, ensure you check compatibility and verify the SSD is properly seated in the caddy. The installation steps will be similar to Windows 10 on a PC, but you may need to adjust settings for the SSD setup.
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Crash_Man
05-27-2016, 06:32 PM #1

You're preparing for an upgrade by combining an SSD with an existing HDD in your brother's laptop. Before installing Windows, ensure you check compatibility and verify the SSD is properly seated in the caddy. The installation steps will be similar to Windows 10 on a PC, but you may need to adjust settings for the SSD setup.

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seomilk77
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05-30-2016, 07:54 PM
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Start the installation directly from the USB drive, choose the SSD option, and continue by pressing the required buttons. This process requires a special setup.
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seomilk77
05-30-2016, 07:54 PM #2

Start the installation directly from the USB drive, choose the SSD option, and continue by pressing the required buttons. This process requires a special setup.

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diana02501
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05-30-2016, 08:22 PM
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There are no variations when setting up an operating system on a laptop versus a desktop.
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diana02501
05-30-2016, 08:22 PM #3

There are no variations when setting up an operating system on a laptop versus a desktop.

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braadworstbrr
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05-30-2016, 10:00 PM
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Just one note, avoid linking the caddy to the HDD during Windows setup. This feature has existed for a long time and it generates your bootloader on the second drive if it's available. You won't need to reinstall anything—use free partition tools to copy the existing installation onto the SSD, then turn off the system and replace the drive.
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braadworstbrr
05-30-2016, 10:00 PM #4

Just one note, avoid linking the caddy to the HDD during Windows setup. This feature has existed for a long time and it generates your bootloader on the second drive if it's available. You won't need to reinstall anything—use free partition tools to copy the existing installation onto the SSD, then turn off the system and replace the drive.

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Cow_Boi
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05-31-2016, 04:33 AM
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I also considered it. I plan to perform a clean installation on his Windows system. I just need to confirm there are no viruses on the old hard drive and that the new C drive is free of any unwanted files.
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Cow_Boi
05-31-2016, 04:33 AM #5

I also considered it. I plan to perform a clean installation on his Windows system. I just need to confirm there are no viruses on the old hard drive and that the new C drive is free of any unwanted files.

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