Plextor SSD installing Win 7

[bosa]

Recently got SSD M5s plextor. I want to install, win 7 on the SSD.

So whats the best way of keeping all my info like Videos/games/pictures and get rid of win 7 on the old drive and put it no the new SSD?

The SSD is only 128gb. I am using 219 gb on my current drive.

 

[ahnilated]

You could install a fresh copy of Windows 7 on the SSD and use the old drive as a storage drive. Just make sure to make the SSD bootable first.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

So whats the best way of keeping all my info like Videos/games/pictures and get rid of win 7 on the old drive and put it no the new SSD? < back them up and then format this drive to get rid of 7,then reinstall video games etc..back onto this drive.

When you install windows 7 make sure the ssd is the only storage drive connected at the time.

Use the SSD as a boot drive for your os and favorite programs.

Install the games on the other drive.

 

[bosa]

I have a bunch of other programs and games on the other drive and there are no Icons to find, Like Google sketch UP 8. for example and drivers. Do I have to reinstall all drivers again and other programs from the internet or can I just copy the folders to new drive section?

 

[dingo07]

you could have the NEW OS search the Old Drive for the drivers, select the old drive location during the driver update/install

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Reinstall so that everything runs correctly.