NEW SSD and NEW HDD installing

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

I want to install my Windows 7 / some games / google chrome / anti virus on my SSD

and other programs on my HDD

What files should i include on my SSD? drivers???

and how do i make my HDD my main storage instead for some programs like CCleaner, Skype,= Razer Synapse etc ?

cuz i made a mistake on my first install every programs i install says "The specified path does not exist." "Check the path and then try again.

SO i'm thinking of reinstalling again

alexoiu · Sep 15, 2013

Remove the HDD when installing Windows on the SSD and all should go well. Then connect the HDD and manually install the applications and select the folder (HDD or SSD).
Install on the SSD most used applications (antivirus, office etc), that you want to open fast. Drivers would automatically install on the SSD.

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

Btw how do i get the latest Motherboard Drivers?

I don't understand ASUS download support

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z68V_PRO/#support_Download

There so many LINKS >_<

By Drivers automatically installing on SSD you mean Drivers on Printer and etc as well?

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

Btw here's another issue i installed RAZER SYNAPSE on my SSD

When i try to run it on the Start MENU it says "The specified path does not EXIST"!?!?!?!

alexoiu · Sep 15, 2013

Some solutions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2669244
I would reinstall Windows, only the SSD connected.

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

After installing the SSD only connected what to do next so i can avoid this ;c

alexoiu · Sep 15, 2013

Make sure SATA is set to AHCI in BIOS and install Windows.
Install the drivers
-chipset 9.3.0.1019 , Management Engine 8.0.0.1262, Realtek (audio), Intel Graphics 8.15.10.2405, Intel LAN 17.3.0.0, ASmedia USB 3.0 1.14.1.0 , Intel Rapid Storage 10.6.2.1001, Bluetooth, the driver for the graphics card, other needed drivers for added cards/components(Razer...).
You can find newer drivers on manufacturers sites (Intel, Realtek, ASMedia) but the ones on the ASUS site would do.
Install the applications that you want running them from the SSD.
Turn off, switch off the PSU, connect the HDD, restart.
Install the apps on the HDD. That's it.

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

How do i format my HDD?>

alexoiu · Sep 15, 2013

If no important data on it, you can format it in My computer (right click then format) or Disk management.

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

Should i follow this as well? http://www.maketecheasier.com/12-things-you-must-do-when-running-a-solid-state-drive-in-windows-7/2012/05/11

Btw i'm installing the drivers using the CD that comes with my Motherboard is that okay?

alexoiu · Sep 15, 2013

Yes to both.

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

Can i install the AMD Drivers of my GPU to my HDD or you can't?

I installed AMD Drivers to my HDD but i still see folders of AMD to my SSD why is that ? >.<

alexoiu · Sep 15, 2013

I think that you've expanded the files on the HDD. Drivers are installed to the OS partition.

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

So every drivers of a device should be installed in the SSD which is where my OS exist?

alexoiu · Sep 15, 2013

They won't install on other partition. Windows would look for them in specific folders and that's on the partition where the OS is installed. If looking for space, there are some ways: deleting hiberfil.sys if not using hibernate, deleting the SP1 folder (if updating to SP1) or reducing the pagefile.sys.
Just google for some of these after all installations completed.
You can use treesize (trial) for a complete view of the C folder (hidden and system files and how much space they occupy on the ssd).

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

How about downloading in torrents, files, how do i make them go to my HDD?

alexoiu · Sep 15, 2013

By using the settings in the applications.
For example - Internet Explorer Ctrl+J (view downloads), then click options and set the default download location.
The same for the other.

Ghythybhy · Sep 15, 2013

How about my Library? My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos etc.

A video that has a size of a 15gb each would make me crazy

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