Must I disconnect internal HDD before fresh re-install?


  1. abibee
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    Must I disconnect internal HDD before fresh re-install?


    I have Win 10 Pro on an M.2 drive in my PC and want to do a fresh re-install with the new version (2004). Thing is, I have an internal HDD. Do I need to open the PC up and disconnect this before-hand, or is WIn smart enough nowadays to only install on the ssd it resides on currently?
    I've read stories of Win misplacing files onto other drives, but opening this PC is a nerve-wracking experience for me, so if I can avoid that...
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  3. kipper
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    That is the best practice... however, you do not have to but be careful when selecting the drive to install to...
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  4. NavyLCDR
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    I have never disconnected any internal drives before doing a clean install.
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  6. kipper
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    NavyLCDR said:
    I have never disconnected any internal drives before doing a clean install.
    Me either... but I see where it could be a problem if you are not careful.
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  7. abibee
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    Thanks for the replies, appreciate it. Thank goodness I don't have to open her up, I fear her exploding or something, it's stupid.
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  8. Berton
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    I should have once when Win10 picked up the BIOS setting of AHCI/RAID and set up as RAID. It worked good until I decided to remove the second drive, broke the RAID setup and wouldn't boot.
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