Question on Tranferring OS

[gamerguy319]

Ok, I just want to move my copy of windows 7 hp OEM to an SSD just by reinstalling it to it. But, if I keep the OS on the HDD will it still work, so i can keep it as a backup. In other words will i still be able to use the hdd for storage while keeping the OS on it,

 

[phil22]

In other words will i still be able to use the hdd for storage while keeping the OS on it,

Yes you can use it for storage and still be able to boot into Windows from it should you need to.

However, you must remember that it will be much easier to accidentally delete something that Windows might need in order for it to run properly, since those files will no longer be locked or in use. So be extra careful when deleting stuff on that drive.

Also, don't allow that drive's free space to get too low, otherwise Windows on that drive may not have sufficient free space to run properly when you need to boot from it.

 

[gamerguy319]

Ok ty i doubt ill run out of free pace anytime soon bause its a 1tb csviar black thats formatted to 933gb. and i also probobly wont be deleting anything except spamware

 

[gamerguy319]

oh wil i have to reinstall drivers to the ssd, and will i have to redo my shortcuts

 

[gamerguy319]

Best answer selected by Rolar.

 

[phil22]

You will have to re-install drivers and any applications or games that aren't included with Windows.