It's time to perform a fresh installation of Windows 10. SSD or HDD considerations?

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It's time to perform a fresh installation of Windows 10. SSD or HDD considerations?

It's time to perform a fresh installation of Windows 10. SSD or HDD considerations?

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IAmLiam
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09-12-2016, 10:15 AM

#1

You should keep all your drives connected during the installation process. It’s safer to avoid interruptions rather than risking data loss.

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IAmLiam

09-12-2016, 10:15 AM #1

You should keep all your drives connected during the installation process. It’s safer to avoid interruptions rather than risking data loss.

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Willhermina
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09-13-2016, 04:13 AM

#2

You might consider this, though if the SSDs match in size, it’s essential. During Windows installation, choose a drive, and it will display the drive’s size for your safety; it’s advised to do so.

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Willhermina

09-13-2016, 04:13 AM #2

You might consider this, though if the SSDs match in size, it’s essential. During Windows installation, choose a drive, and it will display the drive’s size for your safety; it’s advised to do so.

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crystal78248
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09-14-2016, 05:21 AM

#3

Avoid removing partitions you intended to retain unintentionally.

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crystal78248

09-14-2016, 05:21 AM #3

Avoid removing partitions you intended to retain unintentionally.

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mister29
Junior Member

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09-25-2016, 11:47 AM

#4

Sure, let's unplug it, okay?

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mister29

09-25-2016, 11:47 AM #4

Sure, let's unplug it, okay?

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BoxyCookie
Junior Member

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09-26-2016, 01:46 PM

#5

In theory, you shouldn't need to because you can simply inform the computer about the partition you want it installed on. But... I faced a similar issue when setting up my new machine last November. For some reason, the OS installed most of its files on the SSD I chose, but then placed random parts on the RAID 0 array intended for games storage—no idea why. This caused a messy installation and forced me to remove other drives and redo the setup. My advice is, if the OS runs on one drive, keep that drive connected during installation. Windows will handle any added discs afterward, preventing problems.

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BoxyCookie

09-26-2016, 01:46 PM #5

In theory, you shouldn't need to because you can simply inform the computer about the partition you want it installed on. But... I faced a similar issue when setting up my new machine last November. For some reason, the OS installed most of its files on the SSD I chose, but then placed random parts on the RAID 0 array intended for games storage—no idea why. This caused a messy installation and forced me to remove other drives and redo the setup. My advice is, if the OS runs on one drive, keep that drive connected during installation. Windows will handle any added discs afterward, preventing problems.