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DRV111
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09-24-2016, 05:15 AM
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Hey! Just a quick thought—removing the old Windows installation files before starting the new one should be fine. It won’t cause issues as long as you’re using the same drive and not overwriting critical system files. Good luck with the installation!
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DRV111
09-24-2016, 05:15 AM #1

Hey! Just a quick thought—removing the old Windows installation files before starting the new one should be fine. It won’t cause issues as long as you’re using the same drive and not overwriting critical system files. Good luck with the installation!

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nick7389
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09-24-2016, 05:43 AM
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When referring to the "Windows.old" directory, you can safely remove it without issues, but ensure you’re not deleting anything essential. It typically contains files from appdata and personal folders from the previous installation. I usually format the disk before installing a fresh Windows version to prevent complications. Let me know if you need more details!
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nick7389
09-24-2016, 05:43 AM #2

When referring to the "Windows.old" directory, you can safely remove it without issues, but ensure you’re not deleting anything essential. It typically contains files from appdata and personal folders from the previous installation. I usually format the disk before installing a fresh Windows version to prevent complications. Let me know if you need more details!

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BobFortier
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09-26-2016, 08:56 AM
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Connect the old HDD to the system until Windows is installed on the new drive. After installation, insert the old HDD and enter BIOS settings. Verify you’re using the correct drive and boot into Windows. Once operational, your previous HDD will appear. Format it as you would a USB device. This process erases all data, so back up important files first.
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BobFortier
09-26-2016, 08:56 AM #3

Connect the old HDD to the system until Windows is installed on the new drive. After installation, insert the old HDD and enter BIOS settings. Verify you’re using the correct drive and boot into Windows. Once operational, your previous HDD will appear. Format it as you would a USB device. This process erases all data, so back up important files first.

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BAM_minecraft
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10-16-2016, 01:03 AM
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Once you've completed your backup, format the drive. You can also remove system files (may require booting into safe mode), though this isn't ideal and leaves remnants.
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BAM_minecraft
10-16-2016, 01:03 AM #4

Once you've completed your backup, format the drive. You can also remove system files (may require booting into safe mode), though this isn't ideal and leaves remnants.

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Edgecrusher2kX
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10-28-2016, 10:09 AM
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Before proceeding, ensure you haven't completed the setup yet. On the installation screen, press Shift+F10 to launch Command Prompt. Once CMD is active, use DiskPart to list disks, choose the one you wish, select it, enter 'clean', convert to GPT, then press Enter. After that, type exit and confirm. If you're already using Windows, removing old files shouldn't interfere with the new installation; alternatively, use CMD's DiskPart or Disk Management to clear them. Hope this matches your question!
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Edgecrusher2kX
10-28-2016, 10:09 AM #5

Before proceeding, ensure you haven't completed the setup yet. On the installation screen, press Shift+F10 to launch Command Prompt. Once CMD is active, use DiskPart to list disks, choose the one you wish, select it, enter 'clean', convert to GPT, then press Enter. After that, type exit and confirm. If you're already using Windows, removing old files shouldn't interfere with the new installation; alternatively, use CMD's DiskPart or Disk Management to clear them. Hope this matches your question!

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