Once the installation is complete, Windows will launch the "Out of Box Experience" (OOBE).
| 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 | install windows on second drive