Windows 10 doesn't restart itself.
Windows 10 doesn't restart itself.
I upgraded from Windows 7 to 10 about a month ago. I noticed my SSD is now both the boot drive and storage, which has caused issues. When trying to reset Windows using the built-in feature, it keeps saying changes can't be made. Every boot also attempts to update Windows but fails because the SSD is full. I’m wondering how to reset Windows 10 properly and make sure it uses the HDD while keeping the SSD for the OS. Could this update be interfering with the reset process? What mistakes did I make during the first upgrade that might be repeating now? Thanks, eddiec1
You may need to relocate existing files on your HDD after this process. Begin by navigating to settings—system—storage, then updating the paths to your desired drive. This should organize most default files and store new ones under your name with the correct folder on your HDD. Next, resolve any oddities in your file explorer: open the "This PC" menu, right-click a desired icon (like Desktop or Documents), select Properties, choose Location in settings, or create a new folder if needed. A prompt may appear to move SSD files into the new spot, which can be helpful. This covers moving any other files you had on the HDD to their proper places. For further guidance, feel free to reference this post and stay tuned for more updates.