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Transfer installation from current drive to a different storage device

Transfer installation from current drive to a different storage device

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smit0086
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06-08-2021, 07:53 PM
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I recently changed my laptop to Windows 11 (don’t forget it), and Windows prefers keeping the older version handy in case you need to switch back. This version now occupies around 30gb, and I’m curious if there’s a way to relocate the backup to your D drive while still maintaining access to it, given your limited boot storage. Thanks.
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smit0086
06-08-2021, 07:53 PM #1

I recently changed my laptop to Windows 11 (don’t forget it), and Windows prefers keeping the older version handy in case you need to switch back. This version now occupies around 30gb, and I’m curious if there’s a way to relocate the backup to your D drive while still maintaining access to it, given your limited boot storage. Thanks.

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Ramon1202
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06-16-2021, 04:17 AM
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The only idea that comes to mind is to duplicate your disk and switch to a different one, then undo the Windows 11 setup. You can use Clonezilla for this process.
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Ramon1202
06-16-2021, 04:17 AM #2

The only idea that comes to mind is to duplicate your disk and switch to a different one, then undo the Windows 11 setup. You can use Clonezilla for this process.

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pambeau21
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06-16-2021, 05:39 AM
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The rollback tool is limited to about ten days, previously thirty. It doesn’t add much value since you’d need to perform several workarounds to make it function.
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06-16-2021, 05:39 AM #3

The rollback tool is limited to about ten days, previously thirty. It doesn’t add much value since you’d need to perform several workarounds to make it function.

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06-16-2021, 12:02 PM
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You can’t relocate Windows.old to another drive and maintain the rollback feature. Windows will only search for it in C:\. To regain access, either remove it using Disk Cleanup / Storage Sense (no rollback afterward) or manually copy it to D:\ as an archive, though you won’t be able to revert it. If you’re considering reverting to Windows 10, keep the original on C:\ until you confirm Windows 11 is reliable.
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Pumpkinhead100
06-16-2021, 12:02 PM #4

You can’t relocate Windows.old to another drive and maintain the rollback feature. Windows will only search for it in C:\. To regain access, either remove it using Disk Cleanup / Storage Sense (no rollback afterward) or manually copy it to D:\ as an archive, though you won’t be able to revert it. If you’re considering reverting to Windows 10, keep the original on C:\ until you confirm Windows 11 is reliable.

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06-17-2021, 08:47 AM
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Issues beyond a brand-new setup may lead to complications. The rollback feature now seems unreliable as we near the end of support. How will you proceed if you prefer not to use W11? Consider reverting to W10 and then dealing with security patches. At this stage, upgrading to W11 or Linux is your only options, or opt for extended W10 support. An in-place upgrade also locks in past mistakes. If W11 doesn’t meet your needs, you won’t be sure whether the issue lies with the software itself or the upgrade process. In my office, I recently upgraded to a new PC and strongly pushed for W11 instead of W10. I didn’t want an in-place upgrade just weeks later. Meanwhile, my colleagues without a new machine received upgrades last week. They spent more time resolving problems than a fresh installation would have taken. All in-place challenges can be fixed, but they take longer than a clean install.
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06-17-2021, 08:47 AM #5

Issues beyond a brand-new setup may lead to complications. The rollback feature now seems unreliable as we near the end of support. How will you proceed if you prefer not to use W11? Consider reverting to W10 and then dealing with security patches. At this stage, upgrading to W11 or Linux is your only options, or opt for extended W10 support. An in-place upgrade also locks in past mistakes. If W11 doesn’t meet your needs, you won’t be sure whether the issue lies with the software itself or the upgrade process. In my office, I recently upgraded to a new PC and strongly pushed for W11 instead of W10. I didn’t want an in-place upgrade just weeks later. Meanwhile, my colleagues without a new machine received upgrades last week. They spent more time resolving problems than a fresh installation would have taken. All in-place challenges can be fixed, but they take longer than a clean install.

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