Reset Windows 10 caused issues with several drives, disrupting the system.
Reset Windows 10 caused issues with several drives, disrupting the system.
I recently upgraded my CPU and MOBO but delayed resetting Windows 10. I tried using the reset settings with "Keep personal files, remove programs and windows settings." Since I have multiple hard drives (SSD and HDD), I thought Windows would delete software from both. It didn’t work—files moved from one drive but connections on the other broke, causing corruption. Now I’m unsure how to fix this without completely erasing both drives. For the future, I want to prevent this kind of issue.
A reset clears everything, so you must reinstall each app. There’s no way around it—reinstalling is the only solution.
Certain applications can be removed by accessing their binary files, while others may not if they’re damaged. I couldn’t provide a screenshot, and I’m not sure it would assist. I aimed to clear Windows completely, but some programs stuck on the secondary disk.
It's frustrating with Windows. Maybe a clean setup would be better. The issue is that many systems use multiple drives, which can cause problems.
This trend is widespread, even among popular brands like Dell and Best Buy, where multiple drives are common. Desktops often support this, while laptops typically don’t.
Retrieve information from the second drive of any system. Adjust formatting as needed. Modern Windows updates are better suited for advanced issues rather than simple fixes. This isn't about XP; Windows 10 handles problems differently, and a fresh installation isn't always necessary.