Got a 128gb ssd

[bobochez]

So yeah! got a 128gb ssd as a present that i am going to use to store my OS, steam, google chrome, and a few games on, but i don't know how to transfer the OS onto the ssd. I would like to go with the most dumbed down way possible, as i am not a software guy... Any help is appreciated! thanks.

 

[rolli59]

Best way to do it is to do a clean install with SATA controller set to ACHI and all other drives unplugged. Cloning is another option and there are multiple free applications on the web for that. I have used this one http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/free-backup-software.htm

 

[J_E_D_70]

I'd recommend doing a fresh install of Windows on the SSD, then plug in the old HDD can copy what you need over.

 

[fantastik250]

+1 everyone's recommendations. It is best for you to clean install your OS into the SSD. Saves you headaches. And it will not take that long.

 

[bobochez]

Okay! So does it matter if i have an OEM version of win7?

 

[fantastik250]

No, as long as you have the product key, you are fine.

 

[bobochez]

No, as long as you have the product key, you are fine.

Okay! Sorry if this is a dumb question but how do i reinstall windows?

 

[fantastik250]

Okay, on an SSD.

Power off computer. Make sure you have no other hard drives plugged in. ONLY your SSD. Then Go into your BIOS and set the SATA Controllers to ACHI. Then change in your BIOS to read from the CD ROM instead of the Hard Drive.

Then open your optical drive and insert windows 7 disk. Do a clean install. It's simple as that.

 

[bobochez]

Okay, on an SSD.

Power off computer. Make sure you have no other hard drives plugged in. ONLY your SSD. Then Go into your BIOS and set the SATA Controllers to ACHI. Then change in your BIOS to read from the CD ROM instead of the Hard Drive.

Then open your optical drive and insert windows 7 disk. Do a clean install. It's simple as that.

Ok thank you very much! I will try this in a few days when I get back to my computer. Thank you all very much for your help!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Okay! Sorry if this is a dumb question but how do i reinstall windows?

1. Unplug data cable for HD
2. Install ya SSD to SATA 0 port
3. Check ya BIOS and see where SATA is set (shud be AHCI) .... I have found most times this gets set automatically but worth checking.
4. Install windows same way ya put it on ya HD .... insert the DVD in the optical drive and turn on machine.
5. Run Windows update 5-6 times till it stops finding stuff.
6. Install all ya drivers from driver CD or better yet, new ones form maufacturer's web site.

 

[bobochez]

Okay, on an SSD.

Power off computer. Make sure you have no other hard drives plugged in. ONLY your SSD. Then Go into your BIOS and set the SATA Controllers to ACHI. Then change in your BIOS to read from the CD ROM instead of the Hard Drive.

Then open your optical drive and insert windows 7 disk. Do a clean install. It's simple as that.

awwwwesome It worked! Thank you very much for your help!

 

[bobochez]

Best answer selected by bobochez.

 

[fantastik250]

Cool, glad that it worked