windows 10 upgrade from 7 but on a different storage device

[vaultnoob]

i have 2 hdds plugged in one with windows (c) and one with games apps ... i am upgrading to an ssd
do i backup the files on the c and install the windows on the ssd or do i backup the files on the d and install the windows on the ssd

 

[13thmonkey]

Get a sata power cable splitter?

 

[vaultnoob]

Get a sata power cable splitter?

and format the c? or the d ?
just checked forget about the part about removing one of the hdds the cable has 3 heads

 

[13thmonkey]

When you install have nothing else plugged in except the SSD, this is important.

Once installed you can wipe anything you don't mind losing, keep it for a couple of weeks perhaps to be sure, but then format the drive that had your old windows on, leave the games on the other drive, when you install steam tell it where your steam folder is, and it may check when you try and play, but that'll be it, ditto with other games providers.

 

[vaultnoob]

my case (cm scout 2 ) has something like sliders for 3.5 bays do i need one or can i screw the ssd (in3.5 adapter) in place?

 

[13thmonkey]

It's an SSD I often don't even secure them, but yes use an adaptor if you have one.

 

[vaultnoob]

so just to clarify
i unplug both hdds and install windows to ssd
i replug the d (one with the programs ) and i can use all my data stored on it which is compatible to win10
i replug the c and format it