I'm planning to wipe my SSD that currently has Windows 11 installed and install Cachyos on it. I also have a non-system HDD where I keep my games, apps, and downloads. I have a few questions about the process:
1. What will happen to the non-system HDD if I wipe the SSD? Will it still be accessible afterwards?
2. Are there any important files or data I should back up before cleaning the SSD?
3. Do I need to disable any features like BitLocker before I proceed with the wipe?
2 Answers
You might want to check out some migration guides and tips available online. There are plenty of resources out there that can help you through the process. Just remember to only use root privileges when absolutely necessary, and avoid installing software from untrusted sources. Always verify the checksums for your ISOs to ensure they're safe!
1. Your non-system drive should be fine; nothing will happen to it unless you specifically tell a program to erase it.
2. Yes, the non-system HDD will still show up in the file manager after you wipe the SSD, but you might need to mount it manually every time or set it up to auto-mount. If you plan to use it for gaming, it's better to create an ext4 partition for that instead.
3. Back up anything irreplaceable like photos, videos, documents, and game saves.
4. You can turn off BitLocker for the SSD, but it isn't necessary if you're wiping it completely. Just make sure to decrypt the other drive if it's encrypted too.
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