Perform a factory reset just on the two specified drives instead of the entire system.
Perform a factory reset just on the two specified drives instead of the entire system.
It’s unclear if resetting only two drives from three is feasible. The drive you don’t want removed likely holds all your data, so a full factory reset might be necessary.
It varies based on what you mean by factory reset. To erase all information from those disks, you can format them. If you plan to reinstall Windows and keep only one drive with the data, you’d need to remove another drive first, copy the files you want, and then format the old drive or reinstall. Alternatively, you can reset your PC while preserving data, though this might cause issues. I recommend keeping everything in separate locations for safety.
You have three external drives ready—one for Windows, one for games, and another for storage. You’re keeping the storage drive, which is ideal. The clips folder is too large (364 GB) to transfer via USB, so you’ll need to manage it separately. Yes, you can open CMD during Windows 11 installation on a flash drive and reset drives there. This process essentially restores the system to its original state, similar to factory resetting.
While setting up windows (with advanced options) you’re directed to a system similar to Windows Disk Manager. You can pick which drives to remove and which to preserve. After choosing where to install, everything proceeds smoothly. Keep in mind that selecting the incorrect drive risks losing all your files. For extra security, disconnect the drive with all data before reinstalling, note its status, take a photo, and send it to your phone.
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I agree, just to confirm Windows doesn't place its boot file on other drives. For the second drive, you should format it while still inside Windows. (Once they're back in)