How can I delete old boot files from my D Drive when there is no boot partition?

[kyleholden6]

So I installed Windows 10 on my PC about 4 months ago, I only realised when i tried to replace my D: drive (HDD) that i could no longer boot into Windows. I cannot boot Windows from the C: Drive (SSD) that it is on.

In disk management none of the drives have a boot or system reserved partition. However when I launch the file explorer and enter the path "D:/boot" it brings up a bunch of hidden boot files that would not usually be visible even with the "show hidden items" box ticked.

I am willing to do a reinstall of Windows with only my C drive connected, but what i want to know is how i can fully delete these boot files or if there is an easier way of doing this without having to reinstall my OS. Thank you

 

[hang-the-9]

If you want to get rid of the extra files on D, quickest way is to open disk manager and just delete all the partitions on the drive, create a new one and format it. Just make sure anything you need copied from the drive is saved somewhere.