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    Formatting an HDD

    Jun 20, 2021

    Question: Hi everybody, i have windows installed on an SSD and some other files on an HDD, while i’m running Windows (on the SSD) can i format the other storage, the HDD or it will run into problems?

    Answer:As long as the entire OS is installed on the SSD you should be OK to format the HDD.

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