How do I move most of my files to my SSD?

[CaptainCrape]

So, I kind of asked this before but I didn't ask it very well and i didn't get very useful responses, so I am going to ask again.

Hello, I recently bought an Adata SP550 240GB SSD. I would like to move most my files to it. The only files I would like to keep are all of my Steam and Origin games. i have another 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM HDD to put those games on.

The Windows version I use is Windows 10 64-Bit

I want to reinstall windows on my SSD, and then transfer my old files (besides my games) to it.

Here is my full specs list: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CaptainCrape/saved/XFg8TW

Also one more question, if I reinstall windows on my SSD, will I still be able to use my HDD normally? Or will it have to reformat?

Thanks.

 

[CaptainCrape]

Is there anything else I should know?

 

[USAFRet]

Is there anything else I should know?

Don't think so. You'll figure it out as you go.

 

[CaptainCrape]

Is there anything else I should know?

Don't think so. You'll figure it out as you go.

Okay, thanks.

 

[CaptainCrape]

Is there anything else I should know?

Don't think so. You'll figure it out as you go.

Okay, thanks.

 

[CaptainCrape]

Wait, do I need to change the drive letters?

 

[USAFRet]

Wait, do I need to change the drive letters?

No. The new OS on the SSD will see itself as the C.
The old OS on the HDD is not being run, nor is it in the boot order.

The OS on the SSD will see that drive as other than C. Probably D or E.

 

[CaptainCrape]

Wait, do I need to change the drive letters?

No. The new OS on the SSD will see itself as the C.
The old OS on the HDD is not being run, nor is it in the boot order.

The OS on the SSD will see that drive as other than C. Probably D or E.

Okay.

 

[CaptainCrape]

Will I have to reinstall steam?

Or any of my applications?

 

[USAFRet]

Will I have to reinstall steam?

The Steam client, yes. Along with all your other applications and utilities.

In the Steam client, point it at your "MyGames" folder. (this is why we did this earlier)

In the steam client:
Steam
Settings
Downloads
Steam Library Folders
Add library folder

 

[CaptainCrape]

Will I have to reinstall steam?

The Steam client, yes. Along with all your other applications and utilities.

In the Steam client, point it at your "MyGames" folder. (this is why we did this earlier)

In the steam client:
Steam
Settings
Downloads
Steam Library Folders
Add library folder

Do I add the library folder after I set up my SSD? Or before?

 

[USAFRet]

Will I have to reinstall steam?

The Steam client, yes. Along with all your other applications and utilities.

In the Steam client, point it at your "MyGames" folder. (this is why we did this earlier)

In the steam client:
Steam
Settings
Downloads
Steam Library Folders
Add library folder

Do I add the library folder after I set up my SSD?

Yes. That is in the Steam client. Which needs to be installed, before you can change some of its settings...

 

[CaptainCrape]

Will I have to reinstall steam?

The Steam client, yes. Along with all your other applications and utilities.

In the Steam client, point it at your "MyGames" folder. (this is why we did this earlier)

In the steam client:
Steam
Settings
Downloads
Steam Library Folders
Add library folder

Do I add the library folder after I set up my SSD?

Yes. That is in the Steam client. Which needs to be installed, before you can change some of its settings...

Okay. so, I point it to the 'MyGames' folder I created, is that right? And I am supposed to do this after installing steam on the SSD?

 

[CaptainCrape]

Okay, whatever I think I know what to do.

 

[USAFRet]

Okay. so, I point it to the 'MyGames' folder I created, is that right? And I am supposed to do this after installing steam on the SSD?

Yes.

 

[CaptainCrape]

So, I have now set up Windows on my SSD and I was just wondering, How will I delete all of my applications on the old drive?