It’s usually a good idea to disconnect your drives before upgrading or installing Windows 10.

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GodlIUnicorn
Junior Member

05-18-2016, 08:09 AM

Upgrading to Windows 10 raises the question of disconnecting non-boot drives. My gut says it’s safe, but I’m planning to check before making any changes just in case.

GodlIUnicorn

05-18-2016, 08:09 AM #1

Upgrading to Windows 10 raises the question of disconnecting non-boot drives. My gut says it’s safe, but I’m planning to check before making any changes just in case.

Marcel2440
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05-24-2016, 09:33 PM

It shouldn't impact your secondary drives. However, if you have strong concerns, you can detach them, carry out the upgrade, and then reattach them at the opposite end.

Marcel2440

05-24-2016, 09:33 PM #2

It shouldn't impact your secondary drives. However, if you have strong concerns, you can detach them, carry out the upgrade, and then reattach them at the opposite end.

Aqlo
Junior Member

05-30-2016, 02:40 PM

Turn them off or they might install the bootloader onto them.

Aqlo

05-30-2016, 02:40 PM #3

Turn them off or they might install the bootloader onto them.

Cecelmat
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161

06-01-2016, 04:10 AM

Yes, turn them off. I once let Windows 7 load files from a backup drive just in case. Only connect the drive you need to install the operating system. This prevents Windows from behaving strangely.

Cecelmat

06-01-2016, 04:10 AM #4

Yes, turn them off. I once let Windows 7 load files from a backup drive just in case. Only connect the drive you need to install the operating system. This prevents Windows from behaving strangely.