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How To Install Windows On Another Drive

If you want to use your old drive solely for storage (and stop it from booting into the old Windows), you can format it.

If your old drive still has Windows on it, your PC might ask which version you want to boot into every time you start up. how to install windows on another drive

Your computer will restart several times. Once the installation is finished, you will enter the "Out of Box Experience" (OOBE). If you want to use your old drive

The Windows Setup screen will appear.

Installing Windows on a separate drive is a great way to improve performance by moving to a faster SSD or setting up a system where you can choose between two independent environments at startup. 1. Prepare Your Installation Media how to install windows on another drive