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Running Windows 10 on both an SSD and an HDD is possible.

Running Windows 10 on both an SSD and an HDD is possible.

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Dinocat101
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06-30-2016, 05:14 PM
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Hello, I recently switched from an HDD to an SSD and set up a fresh Windows installation on a 250GB SSD. Now I understand I need significantly more storage. Previously, I had a 500GB HDD that I was using. My main concern is whether I should format my existing HDD so I can completely replace it with the SSD. After installing Windows and other software, do I just format the old drive? Will the PC automatically recognize the new HDD when connected together? Please clarify your options.
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Dinocat101
06-30-2016, 05:14 PM #1

Hello, I recently switched from an HDD to an SSD and set up a fresh Windows installation on a 250GB SSD. Now I understand I need significantly more storage. Previously, I had a 500GB HDD that I was using. My main concern is whether I should format my existing HDD so I can completely replace it with the SSD. After installing Windows and other software, do I just format the old drive? Will the PC automatically recognize the new HDD when connected together? Please clarify your options.

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RemguixX
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07-01-2016, 01:11 AM
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Ensure your boot sequence favors the SSD and it loads correctly. Disk management or a command prompt should then format the previous HDD without problems.
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RemguixX
07-01-2016, 01:11 AM #2

Ensure your boot sequence favors the SSD and it loads correctly. Disk management or a command prompt should then format the previous HDD without problems.

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Figalhutch
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07-15-2016, 07:56 AM
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It seems you're planning a setup where you'll disconnect the SSD, connect the HDD, format the new drive, and then combine them. That should be feasible if done correctly.
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Figalhutch
07-15-2016, 07:56 AM #3

It seems you're planning a setup where you'll disconnect the SSD, connect the HDD, format the new drive, and then combine them. That should be feasible if done correctly.

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Brudora
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07-16-2016, 04:59 PM
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Start from the SSD, but you can't format the drive that Windows is running from at the moment. Your previous advice was correct—just boot from the SSD and then use Disk Management to locate the HDD for formatting.
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Brudora
07-16-2016, 04:59 PM #4

Start from the SSD, but you can't format the drive that Windows is running from at the moment. Your previous advice was correct—just boot from the SSD and then use Disk Management to locate the HDD for formatting.

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Frinex10
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07-18-2016, 07:04 AM
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Start with an SSD boot without the old HDD, just to confirm everything functions properly. Then connect your HDD to the SSD, boot from the SSD, and remove any unnecessary folders from it—like "Windows" or "Program Files"—unless you really need them. If you don’t have important data on the HDD, format it; this will be quicker than deleting files. However, my suggestion is to keep the system running on the HDD and utilize its free space. This allows you to maintain a backup operating system for creating images of your current setup, fixing issues with a second system, or restoring anything if needed.
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Frinex10
07-18-2016, 07:04 AM #5

Start with an SSD boot without the old HDD, just to confirm everything functions properly. Then connect your HDD to the SSD, boot from the SSD, and remove any unnecessary folders from it—like "Windows" or "Program Files"—unless you really need them. If you don’t have important data on the HDD, format it; this will be quicker than deleting files. However, my suggestion is to keep the system running on the HDD and utilize its free space. This allows you to maintain a backup operating system for creating images of your current setup, fixing issues with a second system, or restoring anything if needed.

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