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HighFPS
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01-21-2016, 09:26 AM
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Exporting Windows 10 from an old laptop to a flash drive should erase the operating system, but not all data. It won’t fully wipe everything unless you also back up important files beforehand.
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HighFPS
01-21-2016, 09:26 AM #1

Exporting Windows 10 from an old laptop to a flash drive should erase the operating system, but not all data. It won’t fully wipe everything unless you also back up important files beforehand.

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BloodArsenal
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01-28-2016, 05:28 PM
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The term refers to making a duplicate of a Windows 10 installation, not simply copying the file. You can generate a clone through the system settings as mentioned.
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01-28-2016, 05:28 PM #2

The term refers to making a duplicate of a Windows 10 installation, not simply copying the file. You can generate a clone through the system settings as mentioned.

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01-29-2016, 01:38 PM
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Making a duplicate of your setup won’t delete it from the original device. You can’t simply copy and paste or relocate files in Explorer; you’ll need tools like CloneZilla to replicate the entire drive, including hidden partitions. Remember, your Windows license is tied to one machine only, so moving the installation will only make one version valid.
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Tim3Crime
01-29-2016, 01:38 PM #3

Making a duplicate of your setup won’t delete it from the original device. You can’t simply copy and paste or relocate files in Explorer; you’ll need tools like CloneZilla to replicate the entire drive, including hidden partitions. Remember, your Windows license is tied to one machine only, so moving the installation will only make one version valid.

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02-03-2016, 10:01 AM
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No and no. As mentioned, you can't simply copy and paste an operating system. Your original PC requires the OS to function—it can't just disappear during operation. Cloning the drive is one option, or you could physically remove the drive and install it on another machine. Neither method deletes anything inside the drive. However, if you completely remove the drive, your laptop would need a replacement drive to run. If you wish to erase the entire drive, do so before the OS loads or from a different operating system, then format the desired partition or drive.
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AzurIdriz
02-03-2016, 10:01 AM #4

No and no. As mentioned, you can't simply copy and paste an operating system. Your original PC requires the OS to function—it can't just disappear during operation. Cloning the drive is one option, or you could physically remove the drive and install it on another machine. Neither method deletes anything inside the drive. However, if you completely remove the drive, your laptop would need a replacement drive to run. If you wish to erase the entire drive, do so before the OS loads or from a different operating system, then format the desired partition or drive.

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