It Appears I have an Orphan Windows Installation on E Drive


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Can I delete this directory from my E:/Drive ?

Attached is my Msinfo and the Orphaned Directory in Explorer and the directory of my C:\Drive I am going to say "yes' but I thought I would check as it is better to be safe than sorry.
 

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    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2715
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS EVO 13.3" RNX9305C01AUSB
    CPU
    Intel i5-1135G7
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD
    Other Info
    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/dell-xps-evo-133-inches-win-11-laptop-rnx9305c01ausb
it would be best if you post a picture from disk management to get a better idea of your drive setup.
best of luck Steve ..
 

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
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Microsoft Defender
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zbook said:
See if one of these links is useful:

View / Change / Remove drive letters assignment in your system

View / Change / Remove drive letters assignment in your system
www.nirsoft.net

www.nirsoft.net

Alternative to Windows Search For Files + Duplicates Search

Alternative to the standard Search For Files And Folders module of Windows. Duplicates search is also supported.
www.nirsoft.net



Upgrade the BIOS: (verify rev)

Click to expand...
I have revision 1.1 as per photo attached. And why do I need to update my Bios? The computer is working just fine at present.
 

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    Samsung SSD 990 PRO NVMe SSD 2 TB Main drive C: Windows (~497 GB) + E: Games (~1.36 TB)
    Samsung SSD 840 EVO SATA SSD 500 GB K: (~463 GB)
    Samsung SSD 960 EVO NVMe SSD 500 GB Secondary SSD; previously F:
    Crucial P2 – CT1000P2SSD8 NVMe SSD 1 TB Secondary storage; previously G:
    Crucial MX500 – CT1000MX500SSD1 SATA SSD 1 TB Secondary storage; D:
    Samsung T7 Shield External USB SSD 2 TB External storage; H:
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    Corsair RM1000X
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    Logitech G502X Plus
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    HFC 2000/100
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  • At a glance

    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2715Intel i5-1135G78 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2715
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS EVO 13.3" RNX9305C01AUSB
    CPU
    Intel i5-1135G7
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD
    Other Info
    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/dell-xps-evo-133-inches-win-11-laptop-rnx9305c01ausb
For Gigabyte motherboards, the revision is printed on the motherboard.

It appears to be Rev. 1.1.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
What's the procedure to update my Bios? Do we have a guide here on Eleven Forum? I can see there is a latest version from 21st July 2026.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168Ryzen 7 9800X3DG.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000 32GB (2×16GB...RTX 5080 Palit Gaming Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigababyte X870E Aorus Pro Rev 1.1
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    Motherboard
    Gigababyte X870E Aorus Pro Rev 1.1
    Memory
    G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000 32GB (2×16GB) CL30 2 x 16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 5080 Palit Gaming Pro
    Sound Card
    Steel Series Arctis 1 Gaming Head phones
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus ROG Strix 27″ QHD OLED XG27AQDMG & Phillips 272V8
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X1440 27 Inch 240 HZ Asus
    Hard Drives
    Drive Model Capacity Type / current use
    Samsung SSD 990 PRO NVMe SSD 2 TB Main drive C: Windows (~497 GB) + E: Games (~1.36 TB)
    Samsung SSD 840 EVO SATA SSD 500 GB K: (~463 GB)
    Samsung SSD 960 EVO NVMe SSD 500 GB Secondary SSD; previously F:
    Crucial P2 – CT1000P2SSD8 NVMe SSD 1 TB Secondary storage; previously G:
    Crucial MX500 – CT1000MX500SSD1 SATA SSD 1 TB Secondary storage; D:
    Samsung T7 Shield External USB SSD 2 TB External storage; H:
    PSU
    Corsair RM1000X
    Case
    Corsair CC750D (CC-9011078) Obsidian 750D Airflow Edition Black Full Tower ATX Case
    Cooling
    Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB
    Keyboard
    Razer BlackWidow V4 X Razer™ Yellow Mechanical Switches
    Mouse
    Logitech G502X Plus
    Internet Speed
    HFC 2000/100
    Browser
    Opera GX
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Plus

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2715Intel i5-1135G78 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2715
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS EVO 13.3" RNX9305C01AUSB
    CPU
    Intel i5-1135G7
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD
    Other Info
    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/dell-xps-evo-133-inches-win-11-laptop-rnx9305c01ausb
BIOS upgrades are typically company / motherboard specific.

Best to find a member that has a Gigabyte motherboard.

(Dell, HP, Lenovo are simple downloads.)
 

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At a glance

Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
Someone needs to look at your disk management for sure. If you installed windows while both drives were connected your boot configuration may well be written to the wrong drive. One should always disconnect all other drives when installing windows.,

Open disk management. Expand the columns so everything can be seen. Post a screenshot.
 

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    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9168
* thinking out loud * i wonder what updating the bios has to do with files/folders on another drive then C:

My rule of bioses is... only update if you have a problem, or if it has a real CVE issue. (If it ain't broke, dont fix it)
 

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    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
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    MFM, IDE, SCSI
I have deleted the orphaned Windows directory from my E:\drive and also program data and program files. I will leave the other folders there
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168Ryzen 7 9800X3DG.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000 32GB (2×16GB...RTX 5080 Palit Gaming Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigababyte X870E Aorus Pro Rev 1.1
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    Motherboard
    Gigababyte X870E Aorus Pro Rev 1.1
    Memory
    G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000 32GB (2×16GB) CL30 2 x 16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 5080 Palit Gaming Pro
    Sound Card
    Steel Series Arctis 1 Gaming Head phones
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus ROG Strix 27″ QHD OLED XG27AQDMG & Phillips 272V8
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X1440 27 Inch 240 HZ Asus
    Hard Drives
    Drive Model Capacity Type / current use
    Samsung SSD 990 PRO NVMe SSD 2 TB Main drive C: Windows (~497 GB) + E: Games (~1.36 TB)
    Samsung SSD 840 EVO SATA SSD 500 GB K: (~463 GB)
    Samsung SSD 960 EVO NVMe SSD 500 GB Secondary SSD; previously F:
    Crucial P2 – CT1000P2SSD8 NVMe SSD 1 TB Secondary storage; previously G:
    Crucial MX500 – CT1000MX500SSD1 SATA SSD 1 TB Secondary storage; D:
    Samsung T7 Shield External USB SSD 2 TB External storage; H:
    PSU
    Corsair RM1000X
    Case
    Corsair CC750D (CC-9011078) Obsidian 750D Airflow Edition Black Full Tower ATX Case
    Cooling
    Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB
    Keyboard
    Razer BlackWidow V4 X Razer™ Yellow Mechanical Switches
    Mouse
    Logitech G502X Plus
    Internet Speed
    HFC 2000/100
    Browser
    Opera GX
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Plus

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2715Intel i5-1135G78 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2715
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS EVO 13.3" RNX9305C01AUSB
    CPU
    Intel i5-1135G7
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD
    Other Info
    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/dell-xps-evo-133-inches-win-11-laptop-rnx9305c01ausb
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