Some users wonder how they can install Windows 10 on a second drive, without damaging the system. Setting up Windows 10 on the new drive is not a hard task, but requires attention. Therefore we made a guide for you to follow.

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Quick guide on installing Windows 10 on the second drive

1. Download the Windows ISO files

  • In order to set Windows up, you first need to download the Windows ISO file that will help you create a bootable drive.
  • To get a clean version of the Windows image you need to download it from the official Microsoft website.
  • Alternatively, you can download the Media Creation Tool and use it to download the ISO file.

2. Create a bootable Install Media

  • Now you need to use a disk burning software. We would recommend that you use Rufus for creating the bootable disc.
  • In order to create the bootable drive using Rufus, you’d have to load the image file into the software.
  • Select the file system to FAT32.
  • Afterward, you simply have to press the Start button.
  • If you still have files on your USB flash drive, you will be asked to delete them in order to proceed with the burning process.

3. Install Windows

  • After having the bootable drive ready, you need to set your PC to boot from this drive.
  • Booting your PC from the Windows drive takes you to the Windows Setup.
  • Here you will need to press the Install now button. Then you will be asked to choose Language, enter the product key and select Windows version.
  • When you reach the point of being asked to choose between Windows Upgrade and Custom install, choose the second option.
  • Now you can choose to install Windows on the second drive. Click the second drive and then click Next.
  • This will start the Windows install process.
  • Wait for Windows to install and set up on its own. Be aware that the installer will restart the computer a few times on its own.

We hope that you found our quick guide on how to install Windows 10 on a second drive useful. If you liked this article, leave a comment in the comment section below.

I have a desktop computer that is running windows 10 home edition with a 1tb hard drive. I’m installing a solid state drive as a second hard drive. I want to install windows 10 home edition on this drive and make it the boot drive

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