Windows upgrade has maxed out my SSD. Can I save the OS to USB and replace SSD with bigger driv

[Puu]

Hi Paul,

I contact you today because you assisted Rondo with HP Stream space problem a while ago.

I bought an HP Stream 13" from December 2015 with Win 10 home at a recycling station. First bummer was that there is no eternet port. Access to internet not possible.

I figuered it out by updating the drivers and now I have internet access.

Got it all running but after updates my harddrive is now full. I tried to make space and delete everything possible including the different recoverys (I kept only the last one).

I installed only portable apps on a USB drive to safe space but I am still left with not enought free space. I am unable to install Office 2016 due to lack of Space - but I desperately need it.

My not smart solution was to think I could use a microSD card as storeage and install office there. But I found out office does not let me choose a drive.

It needs to be installed on the same drive the Win 10 home is on. Jeiks!

NOW:  I wonder if it is possible to get the HP Stream to boot Windows from the SD card. This means to bring Windows 10 installation there and later install Office on that SD card. Do you think it is possible?

I am an older guy with grey hair and I consider myself just a bit behind a beginner when it comes to computers and technical language is often a killer. In addition English is second language for me.

I live on a tight budget in Hawaii and cannot effort another Laptop.

I do not understand all what you suggested to Rondo to accomplish his task with the HP Stream and I wonder if you would be willing to answer some questions to the steps neccessary. I also wrote to rondo and look forward to hear from him.

If you send me a message I am happy to give you my email fro direct contact.

Mahalo and Aloha

Puu

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Puu:

Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to help you with booting or installing W10 from a SD card.

Here is a discussion where if you want to take the chance, you can reinstall W10 and have all the space you can possibly have.  See Huffer's tutorial.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/HP-Stream-11-2017/m-p/6840816#...

Here is how to create the W10 installation media...

To reinstall W10...Use the Media Creation Tool.  Make the 64 bit installation media.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

You can make a W10 USB flash drive installer using an 8 GB flash drive using another Windows PC, since your PC is not working.

W10 will find the product key in the PC's BIOS, install and will automatically activate once you are connected to the internet.

Here are the steps to create the W10 USB flash drive installer...

1. Select Download tool now, and select Run.
2. If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
3. On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.

4. Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. You want 64 bit.

5. Select which media you want to use:
6. USB flash drive.  Plug in a blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted.

Then you can install the drivers and available software from the PC's support page.

[Puu]

Mahalo Paul for your super speedy reply.

Thank you for including instructions and links.

I will take my chance and follow the instructions and weblinks you mentioned.

Happy THANKSGIVING from the BIG ISland

Puu

[Puu]

Hi Paul,

you write    "Here is how to create the W10 installation media..."

but I do not see it?

Mahalo

Puu

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome, Puu.

Here is how to create the W10 installation media...

To reinstall W10...Use the Media Creation Tool.  Make the 64 bit installation media.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

You can make a W10 USB flash drive installer using an 8 GB flash drive using another Windows PC, since your PC is not working.

W10 will find the product key in the PC's BIOS, install and will automatically activate once you are connected to the internet.

Here are the steps to create the W10 USB flash drive installer...

1. Select Download tool now, and select Run.
2. If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
3. On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.

4. Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. You want 64 bit.

5. Select which media you want to use:
6. USB flash drive.  Plug in a blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted.

Then you can install the drivers and available software from the PC's support page.

[Puu]

BIG MAHALO!

Feel free to contact me if you ever visit the Big Island - Certified Tour Guide here...

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime!

Glad to have been of assistance.