[SOLVED] How to move windows to ssd while factory resetting?

[clive.baxter3]

I have a usb stick with windows 10 on that i am going to install to my new SSD. I also have windows on one of my 2 HDDs. How can i make it so i completely reset my pc but with windows on my ssd?

 

[clutchc]

Set the SSD as the boot disk in BIOS. Install Win to the SSD then when at the desktop, then go to Disk Management and delete the partitions on the HDD containing the old Win. Format the HDD and do what you want with it.

 

[Grobe]

You want to temporarly remove all other drives but the one you're installing windows onto.

 

[clutchc]

+1^
Probably a good idea. Although I have been lax at doing that on the last builds I've done.

 

[USAFRet]

I have a usb stick with windows 10 on that i am going to install to my new SSD. I also have windows on one of my 2 HDDs. How can i make it so i completely reset my pc but with windows on my ssd?

Disconnect all other drives.
Install on the SSD.
How to do a CLEAN installation of Windows 10

 

[USAFRet]

+1^
Probably a good idea. Although I have been lax at doing that on the last builds I've done.

I've run into half dozen people in the last couple of days where that went wrong.
Boot partition ended up on 'the other drive'.

 

[clutchc]

I know. Happened to me once. You're right. But that hasn't happened to me since I left W7. Seems W10 is a bit more 'aware'. Or maybe I've just been lucky. Bottom line: yes, disconnect the other drives to be safe.