Running Windows on a separate drive.

_Maddy__
Member

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11-15-2023, 04:48 PM

Sure! You can transfer your Windows installation to another drive while keeping it on the original drive. This usually involves using tools like Windows Installer or a bootable USB to perform the copy.

_Maddy__

11-15-2023, 04:48 PM #1

28th
Junior Member

11-16-2023, 06:32 PM

You can create a copy of your C:\windows folder on another storage device, though you won’t be able to start a system from there.

28th

11-16-2023, 06:32 PM #2

You can create a copy of your C:\windows folder on another storage device, though you won’t be able to start a system from there.

Arthur_CHAV3
Junior Member

11-18-2023, 07:51 PM

Make sure the system is ready for booting.

Arthur_CHAV3

11-18-2023, 07:51 PM #3

Make sure the system is ready for booting.

SuperTigresss
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11-19-2023, 12:53 AM

You can duplicate the entire storage device using tools such as Norton Ghost or Clonezilla, which create a full copy of the drive along with all its contents.

SuperTigresss

11-19-2023, 12:53 AM #4

You can duplicate the entire storage device using tools such as Norton Ghost or Clonezilla, which create a full copy of the drive along with all its contents.

smider3
Member

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11-19-2023, 06:58 AM

You might face licensing problems with Windows and need to buy a new product key. This happened when working from home to save time on drivers. I kept my work drive and gaming drive separate, ensuring nothing affected the other. If I make any mistakes, it won’t impact my work. I created a baseline copy, booted into it, and switched my Windows license to a new one.

smider3

11-19-2023, 06:58 AM #5

WaterLily2003
Senior Member

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11-23-2023, 10:39 AM

For testing, the VM offers a simpler and more secure approach.

WaterLily2003

11-23-2023, 10:39 AM #6

For testing, the VM offers a simpler and more secure approach.

wANHEiZER
Member

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11-27-2023, 03:44 PM

You can't apply the same Windows license across several devices. That approach won't work well for you.

wANHEiZER

11-27-2023, 03:44 PM #7

You can't apply the same Windows license across several devices. That approach won't work well for you.