In my computer I have a 1 tb hdd that has windows 8 on it and all my personal stuff and a bunch of my games on it. I want to get an ssd and i want to migrate windows 8 to the ssd. I don't mind doing a clean install into the ssd but I want to be able to delete windows 8 from my hdd but keep my personal files on the hdd. Is there any way to do this?
transfer windows 8 to an ssd
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markwp
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You are much better off with a fresh install to the ssd. Disconnect your hdd, install 8, get all the drivers updated, update 8 etc. Once it's running, image the ssd as a starting point.
Reconnect your hdd, gather up all your data, personal stuff, etc and copy that to dvd or a second hdd. Then reformat your 1tb, reinstall your games, etc., move your data back and you should be good to go.
That said, you can migrate your 8 install to the new ssd, but that tends to bring any tiny, unobtrusive issues along which may cause you heartburn in the long run.
Mark
Reconnect your hdd, gather up all your data, personal stuff, etc and copy that to dvd or a second hdd. Then reformat your 1tb, reinstall your games, etc., move your data back and you should be good to go.
That said, you can migrate your 8 install to the new ssd, but that tends to bring any tiny, unobtrusive issues along which may cause you heartburn in the long run.
Mark
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