Read files from one operating system inside another.

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brobear7
Posting Freak

892

11-12-2025, 05:31 AM

You can place your existing HDD inside the laptop and still use it while running the new Windows installation on the M.2 drive. You may need to configure the system to recognize the old drive, which could involve setting up boot options or using a bootable media for recovery. If setup is required, it’s definitely possible but might need some technical steps.

brobear7

11-12-2025, 05:31 AM #1

_Aska_
Member

11-12-2025, 06:34 AM

You can simply attach the drive and it should work fine. You might have to adjust certain access settings afterward.

_Aska_

11-12-2025, 06:34 AM #2

You can simply attach the drive and it should work fine. You might have to adjust certain access settings afterward.

Aninha_Gamer_
Junior Member

11-12-2025, 11:06 AM

Sure, I can do that. Let me explain it in a clearer way.

Aninha_Gamer_

11-12-2025, 11:06 AM #3

Sure, I can do that. Let me explain it in a clearer way.

BlueSkyHorizon
Member

220

11-16-2025, 11:33 AM

Change access settings for the folder on your storage device. Go to properties and select security in Windows.

BlueSkyHorizon

11-16-2025, 11:33 AM #4

Change access settings for the folder on your storage device. Go to properties and select security in Windows.