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Setting up Windows on a different storage device

Setting up Windows on a different storage device

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G8UMan
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05-18-2016, 08:04 AM
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Your SSD is scheduled to arrive on the 29th. You can choose to reinstall Windows 10 during the delivery window without affecting your other drives. Just ensure you have the correct installation media ready beforehand.
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G8UMan
05-18-2016, 08:04 AM #1

Your SSD is scheduled to arrive on the 29th. You can choose to reinstall Windows 10 during the delivery window without affecting your other drives. Just ensure you have the correct installation media ready beforehand.

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05-18-2016, 02:21 PM
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The installer focuses changes only on the selected drive. Edit: For a fresh installation over an existing Windows copy, choose the "upgrade" option first.
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05-18-2016, 02:21 PM #2

The installer focuses changes only on the selected drive. Edit: For a fresh installation over an existing Windows copy, choose the "upgrade" option first.

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RobertXDB
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05-18-2016, 10:03 PM
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Store the information on another external storage and connect the SSD. Boot your machine using a Windows 10 image on a USB drive, then proceed with the setup instructions and install it onto the SSD.
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RobertXDB
05-18-2016, 10:03 PM #3

Store the information on another external storage and connect the SSD. Boot your machine using a Windows 10 image on a USB drive, then proceed with the setup instructions and install it onto the SSD.

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PerdyPotatoes
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05-19-2016, 11:29 AM
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The easiest way is to turn off all current drives... set up Windows 10 on the new disk. After that, reconnect the remaining drives and choose the right boot manager since there are now two options.
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PerdyPotatoes
05-19-2016, 11:29 AM #4

The easiest way is to turn off all current drives... set up Windows 10 on the new disk. After that, reconnect the remaining drives and choose the right boot manager since there are now two options.

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Camper1233
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05-20-2016, 02:14 PM
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Remove the drive. Then set up Windows and reinstall it. You can pick your preferred installation spot, but I've noticed Windows sometimes places boot files on a backup drive. It's usually better to install Windows on the primary drive first, then add other drives afterward.
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05-20-2016, 02:14 PM #5

Remove the drive. Then set up Windows and reinstall it. You can pick your preferred installation spot, but I've noticed Windows sometimes places boot files on a backup drive. It's usually better to install Windows on the primary drive first, then add other drives afterward.

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Soundtrack67
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05-21-2016, 02:54 AM
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It's possible to encounter permission issues if the new system views Users and Windows folders on a different drive. I'm trying not to take your bad luck personally. To avoid complications, disconnect all drives during installation is recommended.
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Soundtrack67
05-21-2016, 02:54 AM #6

It's possible to encounter permission issues if the new system views Users and Windows folders on a different drive. I'm trying not to take your bad luck personally. To avoid complications, disconnect all drives during installation is recommended.

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