New ssd but keep all files on original hard drive

Screwriverracing · Oct 19, 2013

Hi,
I am going to install a ssd for all my programs and windows 7.
I would like to leave all my docs etc on the original 1tb hard drive.
How to I set it so the I can access the files ?
Cheers SRR

13thmonkey · Oct 19, 2013

right click on my documents, and you'll find an option to move it under properties. test on a test folder to ensure it doesn't delete.

Screwriverracing · Oct 19, 2013

Screwriverracing · Oct 19, 2013

I would like to find the documents on the 1tb hard drive, from the ssd, so I need to set the documents to see them on the second hard drive and not the ssd. Hope this makes sense.
Cheers SRR

lonewolf7 · Oct 19, 2013

That's simple, unplug the 1TB HDD when you install WIN 7 on SSD, then install all the programs in SSD, make the SSD as First Boot Device in BIOS under Boot Priority/Boot Sequence. And make sure to select AHCI for SATA mode on SSD for better performance and the TRIM function to work for.

After doing all this things plug back the 1TB HDD, now you can access all your documents from HDD on SSD. Good luck.

Screwriverracing · Oct 26, 2013

Next problem, went to clone my hard drive but it will not do it as the new hard drive is smaller than the original.
What can I do ?
Cheers SRR

lonewolf7 · Oct 26, 2013

It's better to install OS on a HDD and not to clone it. Cloning is kind of transferring, and OS needs to be installed not transfer.

So clean install the OS, its hassle free.

13thmonkey · Oct 26, 2013

you need to shrink your partition to the new size, you are getting close the point where if you don't know what you are doing then a clean install is easier.

Screwriverracing · Nov 3, 2013

I have everything running ok. I now want to reinstall iTunes and leave all my music on the old hard drive. How do set it up so iTunes can see all the music and films on the old hard drive without moving them to the ssd ?
Cheers SRR

13thmonkey · Nov 3, 2013

just backup your playlists etc. reinstall itunes, and then tell it where the old library sits.

Screwriverracing · Nov 3, 2013

I've tried that but nothing shows up

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