Running two Windows 10 versions on a single PC is possible through virtualization or dual-booting.
Running two Windows 10 versions on a single PC is possible through virtualization or dual-booting.
I have an old prebuilt gaming PC and I'm curious if it's feasible to move from your new SSD Windows 10 to your old HHD Windows 10, keeping all your data and programs. Right now you're using the HHD as your main storage. If you disconnect the SATA cable from the SSD and restart with the HHD, could that work? Your system specs include Windows 10 Home (HHD), Windows 10 Home Edition 32/64-bit, SSD, Intel i5 6.4GHz, 8GB RAM, G.Skill, and a 512GB Sandisk Ultra 3D SSD with a 400W PSU.
It might not be the best idea to rely solely on the SSD since it runs faster. Of course, you can adjust the boot sequence and start from the desired drive.
The main point of your concern is where your data gets stored when I’m interpreting this correctly. First, think about how you keep your data saved. Today, with Microsoft, as long as you’re logged in and have an active drive, you can easily upload most files to the cloud. If you need everything from your HDD to an SSD, it would have been simpler to clone the drive and then wipe it after moving everything over, but that would require more work since you’d already set up two OS installations. If you’re logged into your Microsoft account on the HDD, make sure you’re using the same account on the SSD so data syncs naturally from the cloud. This also keeps your settings consistent across both systems. Once you’re satisfied most files are on the SSD, you could wipe the HDD to free up space. However, as others noted, you’ll need to adjust the BIOS settings to set the correct boot order for the SSD when it starts up.
Support the idea that this reflects challenges in reaching your data versus the desire to switch between drives. If true, simply retrieve the old HDD and extract the information.