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I’d imagine the apps were tied to the registry files on your old install of windows. I’d try downloading them to the second drive again and it may just skip what it doesn’t need.
@Geddes my pc was doing this a while ago, turned out to be an issue with an update somewhere along the line.
I’m pretty sure it was gpu driver related.
If it’s just basic office usage then an i3 with 8gb ram and a ssd will be plenty.
They’re sticking HP Pros under our desks with the same spec and they are spot on for most things. I’m still arguing my case for a better cpu as they don’t play well with big spreadsheets.
Personally I paid someone else to do mine, but if I was going to do it myself I’d use these
https://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/parts/popular-products-2/f4r-cam-belt-fitting-tool-kit/
The cheap ones are known to bend.