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The usb housing tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about using external USB enclosures to access internal drives from other computers. A common topic is whether a Windows 8 drive placed in a USB housing and connected to a Windows 10 system will retain login protection, and how to access files without the original credentials. Users seek practical advice on data recovery and drive compatibility when repurposing old drives via USB housings.
  1. mark edwards

    Windows 10 win-8 disk that has login protection

    hello all - FIRST TIME POSTING QUESTION we have a win-8 drive that is being pulled out of a dell box that had a win login& password established. if i were to install this drive into a win-10 box as a secondary drive (drive-D or drive-E perhaps with a usb internal-2-external housing), will...
    • mark edwards
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    • backup data transfer dell file access file recovery hardware upgrade legacy systems operating system password password issues secondary drive storage tech support usb housing user management windows 10 windows 8 windows forum
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