Replacing old hdd for new SSD for OS need help

Hawkshot · Aug 31, 2014

I currently have a 1Tb hdd installed on my computer which I use about 300Gb out of, I've recently brought a new mobo, SSD 120Gb, CPU & GPU but here is my question I need to install my current windows 8 onto the the new mobo/SSD with the least amount of hassle how would you do it?

USAFRet · Aug 31, 2014

My personal recommendation:
Reinstall the OS and all your applications.

You'll get a lot of "clone it!", but I almost always recommend a fresh install on a new SSD. Far less chance of fail.

1. Have only the SSD connected
2. Boot from your install media and install to the SSD
3. Let it do all its updates
4. Reconnect the HDD, and begin to install your applications.

Hawkshot · Aug 31, 2014

USAFRet :

I don't have the windows 8 install disk I prob should I mentioned that lol -

USAFRet · Aug 31, 2014

Hawkshot :

USAFRet :

I don't have the windows 8 install disk I prob should I mentioned that lol -

Was this a preinstalled OS?

Hawkshot · Aug 31, 2014

USAFRet :

Hawkshot :

Was this a preinstalled OS?

Yeah came with the computer when I got it from cyberpower

USAFRet · Aug 31, 2014

Hawkshot :

OK then. Basically two options:

1. Obtain the factory reset disks, either from CyberPower or via whatever disk creation set up there is
2. Reduce the used space on your 1TB to below 100GB, and migrate the whole thing over.

TecnologiaHabito · Aug 31, 2014

You will need two optical drives for this: In Control Panel under Backup and Restore you can create a system image. It's really easy, but you may need a few DVD's. After creating the system image, create a system repair disc. You will only need one CD for this. Then, after installing your SSD, boot from the system repair disk. Select the option to restore from system image. Then, follow the directions and use your other optical drive to install the system image.

TecnologiaHabito · Aug 31, 2014

Oh, are you keeping your programs on the HDD and only using your SSD as a boot drive?

Hawkshot · Sep 1, 2014

Yeah I am just going to be using the SSD for the OS and maybe 1 program more I want the rest of the information kept on the HHD

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