I installed my first SSD on my PC and just completed a fresh install of Windows 10 Pro. Right now, I only have the SSD connected. My HDD is disconnected, but it does contain another Windows 10 Pro OS and all my data. This is my first go around with this type of scenario. So, my concerns and questions have to do with the Windows 10 OS and my data on the HDD.
When I reconnect the HDD, I will enter BIOS and set boot order for SSD first, then HDD second. BUT, once I have rebooted, if I access the HDD in order to get at my data, will that trigger the Windows 10 OS that's on the HDD to takeover for the Windows 10 OS that's on my SSD or will my Windows 10 OS on the SDD remain the active OS? Also, I want to backup all my data on the HDD, then wipe the drive clean, then restore my data to that drive without having the old Windows 10 OS on there as well. Any suggestions on the best way to do that?
Thanks!
When I reconnect the HDD, I will enter BIOS and set boot order for SSD first, then HDD second. BUT, once I have rebooted, if I access the HDD in order to get at my data, will that trigger the Windows 10 OS that's on the HDD to takeover for the Windows 10 OS that's on my SSD or will my Windows 10 OS on the SDD remain the active OS? Also, I want to backup all my data on the HDD, then wipe the drive clean, then restore my data to that drive without having the old Windows 10 OS on there as well. Any suggestions on the best way to do that?
Thanks!