Did I setup my SSD for boot right?

MasterDell · Oct 21, 2014

Hi guys I just bought an SSD and plugged it in. (Crucial M500 120GB) I then started up and went to my start menu then right clicked on 'THIS PC" Then basically did all the set up there and I now see both my HDD and my SSD when I go to My computer. I then turned off the computer and turned it on to enter the BIOS. I set my SSD as boot #1. I saved and reset. Then turned off the computer to see how fast the boot was. There was no noticeable boot difference between my HDD and SSD.. Why?

ronintexas · Oct 21, 2014

Did you install Windows on the SSD or just format it? To boot from the SSD, Windows must be installed. In my computers where I have upgraded, the HDD is averaging 20-40 second boot times on HDD's - and 5-10 seconds on SSD's.

MasterDell · Oct 21, 2014

Yeah I am getting like 50 seconds.. How would I install windows on it? Go to BIOS then set the DVD drive is boot them put in the disk and install it on there? Will I keep all of my files on my HDD?

ronintexas · Oct 21, 2014

There are a couple of options:
1) Use a migration software like this: http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/migrate-OS-to-SSD/ - - There may be free ones out there.
2) Unplug the HDD, leave the SSD plugged in and install Windows from the DVD. When finished, reconnect the HDD and make sure boot priority is set correctly.

MasterDell · Oct 21, 2014

ronintexas :

Awesome man thanks

I will get back to you when I am done!

MasterDell · Oct 21, 2014

I tried a migration software application and it did not work. No damage or anything done though.. So now I have installed windows on my SSD and It boots like a racehorse! Only problem is that I don't have any of my other files on it.. Is it possible to now get my original (C

drive with all of my drivers and stuff on it to be installed and on the computer? No big deal if I can't. I don't have anything really important on it since this is a new rig. It would just be a pain in the ass to reinstall all of the drivers and stuff.

ronintexas · Oct 21, 2014

Drivers and programs need to be installed. I typically have the OS and program files on the SSD, and I put all my data files on the hard drive. The SSD rocks the OS and programs - 5 second boots and when you click on something - it takes less than a second to launch.

Because of the cost per GB, the HDD is a better option for data files - as you won't get a huge performance boost in 99% of your documents, music, videos or pictures. The only exception I have come across is large photoshop files (2+ GB in size) that I am working with sometimes I copy to the SSD temporarily.

Make sure to relocate your libraries to the hard drive....(if that is your choice).

MasterDell · Oct 21, 2014

Should I install all of the drivers and such from the HDD? Or should I start from scratch and do it from the manufacturers website?

ronintexas · Oct 22, 2014

The manufacturer's website has the installer - your old hard drive may not (unless it is in "downloads").

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