Install Windows On Second Drive !!hot!! -

| Step | Why it matters | |------|----------------| | Disconnect primary drive before installing | Forces Windows to place all boot files on the second drive | | Use a separate SSD (not HDD) for acceptable performance | Windows 10/11 runs poorly on mechanical hard drives | | After reconnecting, set boot priority in BIOS | Choose which drive boots by default | | Use bcdedit or EasyBCD if boot menu breaks | Helps repair dual-boot entries without reinstalling |

Before touching the second drive, you need a bootable USB drive. install windows on second drive