[SOLVED] How to use SSD for OS?

[210086]

I hear that a lot of people dedicate their SSD to the OS and the HDD for files, games etc. How exactly do I go at doing this? I currently have a 120GB SSD and a 1TB HDD.

Also how can I check where my OS is currently installed? I'm pretty sure it's already installed on the SSD but I'm not entirely sure.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Look for the folders "Program Files", "Program Files (x86)" and "Windows"

That's where you OS is installed.

-Wolf sends

 

[210086]

Look for the folders "Program Files", "Program Files (x86)" and "Windows"

That's where you OS is installed.

-Wolf sends

If it is installed on the HDD, do I have to completely wipe my PC and set my SSD as the default boot drive or is there an easier way to work around it?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Sorry, but the easiest way is going to be to complete a clean install onto the SSD.

First thing you will want to do is purchase 2 USB drives; one 8GB drive (or larger) for a clean Windows ISO using the Windows Media Creation Tool and the second, large enough for backing up your data.

Next, you will want to backup your data (documents, videos, music, favorites, e-mail , etc...) to your backup USB drive. You could/should also download the latest drivers for your motherboard/GPU onto this drive, so you have them available once the Windows install is completed.

Then you will want to format your 1TB drive to clean it completely. Once that is completed, shut down your system and disconnect the 1TB HDD. This prevents the Windows install from installing any files onto the HDD.

You will then want to start a clean install of Windows. During the install process, Windows will ask you where you want to install the OS. Go into the Advanced options and you should just see your 120GB SSD. Select this drive, format it, and install Windows onto it. Once the install is completed, use the backup USB (where you stored your previously downloaded drivers) to install the latest drivers for your system.

Now you can shut down your system and reconnect the 1TB HDD and reboot. Once reconnected, you may want to consider moving your default download location to the HDD.

-Wolf sends