Old HDD on new computer

[noahmorgans]

I am building a new gaming PC and plan to use an old HDD along with it's data. If I put that data other than the OS onto a flash drive, install the new OS onto a new SSD, then put in the old HDD, will it work fine?

 

[maestro0428]

It should. When you install windows, just leave in the SSD. After install is complete, add the HDD.

 

[noahmorgans]

It should. When you install windows, just leave in the SSD. After install is complete, add the HDD.

That is what I planned on doing, thanks!

 

[Paul NZ]

Depends what you mean by data. If theyre programs they'll have to be reinstalled

Since the ssd if youre installing windows on it the info for whatever program wont be in the registry. So it wont know what or where it is

 

[lordmogul]

You could even clone your old system onto the SSD.
Did that 4 years ago and the setup is still running fine.