installing windows 8 on ssd

[ndy777]

Hey

I am building a pc hopefully getting the components tomorrow.

I currently have a hdd with my windows 8.1 installed in it and i will be using the hdd in my new system but in my new build i want to install windows 8 on the ssd. Heres the problem i want to format and remove windows from my hdd but there are some files that i want to keep. i don't have any external hard drives to save the files so how do i install windows on the ssd and keep the files i want on my hdd and delete the rest windows and everything else. how do i go on about this?

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... 1) I installl the OS on the SSD without any HD's or previous OS visable to the NEW OS install.
2) Once the NEW OS install is Happy with all the proper hardware drivers, I connect a HD, ( mark partitions Active ) and copy important files over to the SSD.
3) I delete the Partitions on that HD and create a NEW one... and Format it.
4) Create directories Programs files and Program files (x86) on the Clean HD... and move the important files back from the SSD to the HD.
5) Some Programs will need to be re-installed for the NEW OS install... You can now direct them to a HD Location using "Custom install"... if you don't want them installed on your SSD.

I understand you can have more HD Data than SSD space... You Should re-load most Games/Programs if you have the "Install material" for them with the new OS SSD.
Other important Data Just back it up on DVD's/USB's/External drive/internet... And re-install later as needed.

 

[ndy777]

Hello... 1) I installl the OS on the SSD without any HD's or previous OS visable to the NEW OS install.
2) Once the NEW OS install is Happy with all the proper hardware drivers, I connect a HD, and copy important files over to the SSD.
3) I delete the Partitions on that HD and create a NEW one... and Format it.
4) Create directories Programs files and Program files (x86) on the Clean HD... and move the important files back from the SSD to the HD.
5) Some Programs will need to be re-installed for the NEW OS install... You can now direct them to a HD Location using "Custom install"... if you don't want them installed on your SSD.

I understand you can have more HD Data than SSD space... You Should re-load most Games/Programs if you have the "Install material" for them with the new OS SSD.
Other important Data Just back it up on DVD's/USB's/External drive/internet... And re-install later as needed.

hey thanks for the reply
hey i dont want to keep any programs or anything there are just a few files like pictures and stuff that i want keep. So your saying connect the ssd to the new system, install windows on it, connect the hdd, copy the files i want to keep to the ssd and then format the hdd? correct me if i am wrong.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Yes... My directions are more exact... You need to Delete the Partitions then format. B )
But Please, take the time to back up your "stuff' on a DVD/USB before, For extra safety and future safe keeping.

 

[ndy777]

Hello... Yes... My directions are more exact... You need to Delete the Partitions then format. B )
But Please, take the time to back up your "stuff' on a DVD/USB before, For extra safety and future safe keeping.

yh i dont have any partitions so i would just need to copy pics and format

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... 3) You need to Delete the "OLD WINDOWS 8" Partitions FIRST, there will be a minimum of Two on it... or you will Have problems and have hidden OS information on the OLD HD yet... Then Format it.

 

[ndy777]

Hello... 3) You need to Delete the "OLD WINDOWS 8" Partitions FIRST, there will be a minimum of Two on it... or you will Have problems and have hidden OS information on the OLD HD yet... Then Format it.

hey

i dont quite understand what your saying. what do you mean by old windows partition? i dont have any partitions on my hdd there is only one drive in my computer and windows 8 is installed on it.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Apply item 3) to this drive... "i dont have any partitions on my hdd there is only one drive in my computer and windows 8 is installed on it. "

All HD's and SSD's being used for DATA in a computer will have a Partition... All Windows 7&8 installs on a HD or SSD will CREATE a minimum of TWO Partitions on them.

The term "Partition" is maybe confusing you?.. But it's the the official Nomenclature that is used... A RAW drive needs to be Partitioned first before you can Format it... Depending on What type of OS you plan to use it with.