install Windows 10 with new Mobo and SSD

Gavman2000 · Dec 23, 2015

Hey guys, so got a new Mobo and an SSD and what i wanted to do is put windows 10 onto my SSD and run it off of there instead of my C drive which is where it is now. Is there a way where i can just install windows 10 onto my SSD and run it off of there and remove windows 10 from my C Drive and have it run off my SSD? i have a lot of stuff on my C drive and i dont want to reformat it cause i dont want to lose that stuff. Basically just move W10 from HDD to SSD or install it onto my SSD and run it off of there. can anyone help?

I have windows 10 because of a free upgrade from 7-10

jimmysmitty · Dec 23, 2015

http://www.todo-backup.com/backup-resource/data-transfer/migrate-windows-10-to-ssd.htm

That is one of the easiest ways to do it for free. Otherwise you need to pay for a cloning program such as Acronis.

However, with a new motherboard you might have to do a clean install anyways. What is your old motherboard and what is your new motherboard?

USAFRet · Dec 23, 2015

I have windows 10 because of a free upgrade from 7-10

In addition to a highly recommended fresh install on the new motherboard, you may need to buy an actual whole new OS.

That Win 10 Upgrade from your previous Win 7 is tied to that original motherboard.

Gavman2000 · Dec 23, 2015

ASRock B85M-ITX LGA 1150 Intel B85 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
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ASRock ASRock Fatal1ty Gaming Fatal1ty Z97 Killer LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Gavman2000 · Dec 23, 2015

USAFRet :

So would i need to instal windows 7 onto my SSD and then do windows updates and then upgrade to windows 10 when i can? if so how do i get windows 10 off my C drive without wiping out everything?

jimmysmitty · Dec 23, 2015

Gavman2000 :

Well that is pretty close. Both the 8 and 9 series Intel chipsets use the ICH10 SATA controller so you might be able to just install the new board then clone the PC.

USAFRet is correct. If it is a OEM copy then it gets tied to the original motherboard and might not be able to be moved to a new board.

USAFRet · Dec 23, 2015

1. You can't move 'just the OS'
2. Since you are installing a clean OS, you'll have to install all your applications again anyway. Steam games can probably be moved as needed. Applications, no.
3. As above, you may need to buy a whole new OS. You're basically building a whole new PC.

Gavman2000 · Dec 23, 2015

So basically i need to buy a new OS, windows 7 or 8?

USAFRet · Dec 23, 2015

Gavman2000 :

If you want to end up with Win 10, just buy Win 10.

captaincharisma · Dec 23, 2015

USAFRet :

well the free upgrade is still around so if you can find a copy of windows 7 or 8 for a cheaper price then a copy of windows 10 just get the cheaper version of windows and perform the windows 10 upgrade

USAFRet · Dec 23, 2015

captaincharisma :

From valid locations, there is maybe a $10 difference. Unless some valid retailer has it on sale.
And you won't have to worry about the whole Upgrade process.

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