[SOLVED] Removing Windows in a Drive

[Lil’bertz]

Im planning to purchase 2 ssd one for my PC (the one im using to type this topic on) and one for the Family PC
these PCs has windows in it (obviously) and i want to remove Windows so ill have just my files and Windows will be on the SSD
how can i do this?

 

[USAFRet]

It is near impossible to remove "only windows" from a drive.

The better way to do this is to save off any personal files from that drive, and then wipe it completely.
Then, you can move things back.

 

[USAFRet]

Alternately, you can possibly clone everything from the original drives to the new SSD's.
Then, wipe the old drives completely.

This requires some questions and investigation first, though.

 

[Lil’bertz]

It is near impossible to remove "only windows" from a drive.

The better way to do this is to save off any personal files from that drive, and then wipe it completely.
Then, you can move things back.

i was thinking of doing that my file from mech hard drive bigger than the SSD
should i put my file to my external hdd instead and format the HDD?
but what about the programs should just reinstall them again?

 

[USAFRet]

i was thinking of doing that my file from mech hard drive bigger than the SSD
should i put my file to my external hdd instead and format the HDD?
but what about the programs should just reinstall them again?

1 system at a time.

What size is the current HDD?
How much space is actually consumed on each?
What SSD's are you considering? make/model/size.

 

[Lil’bertz]

1 system at a time.

What size is the current HDD?
How much space is actually consumed on each?
What SSD's are you considering? make/model/size.

my PC has 500GB (only few file because it’s rarely used) and the other one has 1TDB with somewhat over 500GB of files which most of the files are photos the Family PC serves as a archive of photos i scared of losing these file in the process of moving them on another drive

i considering buying two Kingston A400 SSDs at 240 or 480 GB (since it has a small price difference)

 

[USAFRet]

Recommend a better drive. A Crucial MX500, for instance.
500GB = $65.

Given a 500GB target SSD, if you can get the actual consumed space to below 400GB, we can clone the entirety over to a new 500GB SSD.

 

[USAFRet]

If that is a desired option, we can go into details.

 

[Lil’bertz]

If that is a desired option, we can go into details.

i found that SSD (the kingston one) at a cheap price in my country cus SSDs in my country are super expensive

that SSD(kingston) is at ₱2,846(55.07 USD) 480 GB and 120 GB for ₱1,596 (about $30.88) and the crucial SSD is over 120$ when i convert it
at other brands almost share the same price as the crucial SSD you recommended

 

[USAFRet]

Well, that Kingston will work.
I wouldn't, but your market is different than mine.

 

[Lil’bertz]

Well, that Kingston will work.
I wouldn't, but your market is different than mine.

oh one last question i want to keep my MS office 2016 and cant move it to my ssd what will i do? is it better buy one instead?

 

[USAFRet]

You should be able to download Office 2016 and reinstall it on a new drive.
https://support.office.com/en-us/ar...ice-2013-7c695b06-6d1a-4917-809c-98ce43f86479

 

[Lil’bertz]

You should be able to download Office 2016 and reinstall it on a new drive.
https://support.office.com/en-us/ar...ice-2013-7c695b06-6d1a-4917-809c-98ce43f86479

oh cool i never knew that was possible thanks again


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