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Yes, two PCs can share a hard drive through network-attached storage or a shared drive solution.

Yes, two PCs can share a hard drive through network-attached storage or a shared drive solution.

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unicorn520
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06-05-2025, 06:08 AM
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I have an ongoing project. I need to start from one hard drive on various computers, similar to when I stop using my main machine and just insert it into a laptop to boot it up. Two things come to mind: can this be achieved by partitioning the disc? If yes, would you mind sharing a link with instructions on how to do it? Thanks in advance!
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06-05-2025, 06:08 AM #1

I have an ongoing project. I need to start from one hard drive on various computers, similar to when I stop using my main machine and just insert it into a laptop to boot it up. Two things come to mind: can this be achieved by partitioning the disc? If yes, would you mind sharing a link with instructions on how to do it? Thanks in advance!

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06-11-2025, 06:03 AM
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You can try it if you want, but the reason is unclear. Keep your data in the cloud or set up your own using owncloud on a modest $2 VPS. Hard drives for laptops cost around $20.
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06-11-2025, 06:03 AM #2

You can try it if you want, but the reason is unclear. Keep your data in the cloud or set up your own using owncloud on a modest $2 VPS. Hard drives for laptops cost around $20.

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06-11-2025, 06:32 PM
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They don’t have enough ports for the required connections.
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XxKripxDeMoNxX
06-11-2025, 06:32 PM #3

They don’t have enough ports for the required connections.

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06-11-2025, 09:47 PM
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I believe the question isn't clear. I need to know how you plan to use the setup. Are you trying to connect one hard drive to two PCs simultaneously? Since you already have a 1TB HDD, that might be useful. Let me know your goal so I can help properly.
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Lapeluche
06-11-2025, 09:47 PM #4

I believe the question isn't clear. I need to know how you plan to use the setup. Are you trying to connect one hard drive to two PCs simultaneously? Since you already have a 1TB HDD, that might be useful. Let me know your goal so I can help properly.

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07-01-2025, 03:42 AM
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Purchase a USB drive reader or dock station.
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jjsoini
07-01-2025, 03:42 AM #5

Purchase a USB drive reader or dock station.

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07-01-2025, 04:28 AM
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Ensure you're connecting them correctly as secondary storage. Verify your setup before proceeding. For guidance, check the links provided for creating a portable hard drive from an old PC drive.
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07-01-2025, 04:28 AM #6

Ensure you're connecting them correctly as secondary storage. Verify your setup before proceeding. For guidance, check the links provided for creating a portable hard drive from an old PC drive.

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07-01-2025, 09:07 AM
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Creating three partitions—two for dual operating systems and one for data storage—makes everything smoother. Even though HDD costs are still high, I wouldn’t mind upgrading to a larger drive if it helps.
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07-01-2025, 09:07 AM #7

Creating three partitions—two for dual operating systems and one for data storage—makes everything smoother. Even though HDD costs are still high, I wouldn’t mind upgrading to a larger drive if it helps.

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07-09-2025, 04:15 PM
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot. I aim to use it as the primary HDD on the laptop. It should be fine if I set up a secondary HDD on the main PC and make it my hot-swap bay. Currently, it doesn't support that yet.
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07-09-2025, 04:15 PM #8

Thanks, I'll give it a shot. I aim to use it as the primary HDD on the laptop. It should be fine if I set up a secondary HDD on the main PC and make it my hot-swap bay. Currently, it doesn't support that yet.

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