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Clean Install on new SSD upgrading from an old SSD

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May 19, 2014 3:20:36 PM

I got a new computer last year and foolishly installed my OS onto a 32GB SSD and now I've run out of space. I bought a new larger SSD and would like to know how to do a clean install and put the OS on my new SSD. I also have a 1TB HDD that I've saved all my games, files, pictures etc. Do I leave this plugged in when I do the clean install, and how do I get all my games working again once I do the clean install? Will I have to locate everything on the HDD to make it work on the new SSD? Thanks!

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May 19, 2014 3:25:11 PM

Disconnect all other drives but the target SSD
Install
Let it do whatever updates it needs
Once everything is working, now you can connect your other drives.

Games:
Steam games can maybe be moved or otherwise be used in their current location.

Applications:
These will need to be reinstalled. Either on the new SSD, or on one of the other drives.
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May 19, 2014 7:30:16 PM

In case of data loss, just do not leave your 1TB HDD there before you start to install your things.
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