atarisafari Honorable May 21, 2013 246 0 10,690 1 Dec 10, 2014 #1 i just bought a new ssd and am wondering if i will be able to install windows again onto it. i bought an oem version of windows. if not, how should i go about transferring it to the new ssd from my current hard drive?
i just bought a new ssd and am wondering if i will be able to install windows again onto it. i bought an oem version of windows. if not, how should i go about transferring it to the new ssd from my current hard drive?
0 COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 50,489 2,279 153,390 5,985 Dec 10, 2014 #2 If you are using the same motherboard, then yes. You can re-install Windows to the SSD. Be sure to disconnect your hard drive before installing Windows to the SSD. This will prevent install files being spread across the SSD and HDD.
If you are using the same motherboard, then yes. You can re-install Windows to the SSD. Be sure to disconnect your hard drive before installing Windows to the SSD. This will prevent install files being spread across the SSD and HDD.
0 COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 50,489 2,279 153,390 5,985 Dec 10, 2014 #2 If you are using the same motherboard, then yes. You can re-install Windows to the SSD. Be sure to disconnect your hard drive before installing Windows to the SSD. This will prevent install files being spread across the SSD and HDD.
If you are using the same motherboard, then yes. You can re-install Windows to the SSD. Be sure to disconnect your hard drive before installing Windows to the SSD. This will prevent install files being spread across the SSD and HDD.
0 atarisafari Honorable May 21, 2013 246 0 10,690 1 Dec 10, 2014 #3 COLGeek : If you are using the same motherboard, then yes. You can re-install Windows to the SSD. Be sure to disconnect your hard drive before installing Windows to the SSD. This will prevent install files being spread across the SSD and HDD. thank you sir
COLGeek : If you are using the same motherboard, then yes. You can re-install Windows to the SSD. Be sure to disconnect your hard drive before installing Windows to the SSD. This will prevent install files being spread across the SSD and HDD. thank you sir
0 COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 50,489 2,279 153,390 5,985 Dec 10, 2014 #4 You are most welcome. Have fun!
0 atarisafari Honorable May 21, 2013 246 0 10,690 1 Dec 10, 2014 #5 another thing; i just realized the ssd i bought says, "for laptop pc upgrade" that shouldn't make a difference right?
another thing; i just realized the ssd i bought says, "for laptop pc upgrade" that shouldn't make a difference right?
0 COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 50,489 2,279 153,390 5,985 Dec 10, 2014 #6 Nope. Won't make a difference. What make/model did you purchase?
0 atarisafari Honorable May 21, 2013 246 0 10,690 1 Dec 10, 2014 #7 COLGeek : Nope. Won't make a difference. What make/model did you purchase? The samsung 840 evo 500gb
0 COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 50,489 2,279 153,390 5,985 Dec 10, 2014 #8 Nice choice. Well done. It will work just fine in any modern desktop rig. Enjoy!