Windows 10: Changing Storage Drive

I'm thinking about changing from an HDD to an SSD, and I was wondering if I would just be able to copy all the data I have, operating system too, would that work, and if so would windows still be activated?

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Hard Drive Storage

Hi William,

In Windows 10, you can change the default Save location for apps, documents, music, picture and video files to another drive or partition. You can follow the steps below to change the default Save location:

• If your Windows 10 version is 1703 and later, go to Start Menu
  > Settings > System settings
  > Storage> Change where new content is saved.

• Otherwise, go to Start Menu > Settings
  > System settings > Storage.

Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.

 

Can´t change the default storage drive.

Hello.

I changed the default storage drive (from C: to D in "Settings>>System>>Storage, however the Windows continues to install all apps in C: drive. Any suggestion?

 

Windows 10 Home will not boot or restart with USB Storage Spaces pool drives attached

Hi George,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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  Did you make any changes in BIOS?
  
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  Are you getting any error message?
  

I suggest you to update Storage controller drivers and check if it helps.

Steps 1:

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  Press Windows key + X.
  
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  Select Device manager.
  
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  Expand Storage controller.
  
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  Right click on the driver and Update the drivers.
  

Steps 2: Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue
is with device. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help