So I'm upgrading my system from a OEM HP. But i have a problem when i put all my new parts on my new MOBO it wouldn't get past the logo for windows 7. From what i'v gathered i need to do a fresh install due to driver issues im told, I would really rather not do this. My idea is this i have 2 hard drives one has about 50 GB of unpartitioned space can I unplug the drive with my old windows 7 , install a fresh copy on drive 2 boot with that , and then plug my original drive in and if so will i be able to access drive 1. to summarize i wanna do a fresh install on a second drive then put drive one back in and run off that can i do this?
system specs.
-6GB MHz 4-4-4-12 Samsung
-ASUS 4870 1GB MEM
- 2 500GB WESTERN DIGITAL HD (windows 7 installed on drive 1 ) ( files and back up on drive 2)
- intel core 2 quad Q9300 2.5GHz
-Corsair 750 watt PSU
-ASUS P5G41C-M LX LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (Board I'm trying to install)
-ASUS IPIBL-LB mother board (Board currently installed)
system specs.
-6GB MHz 4-4-4-12 Samsung
-ASUS 4870 1GB MEM
- 2 500GB WESTERN DIGITAL HD (windows 7 installed on drive 1 ) ( files and back up on drive 2)
- intel core 2 quad Q9300 2.5GHz
-Corsair 750 watt PSU
-ASUS P5G41C-M LX LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (Board I'm trying to install)
-ASUS IPIBL-LB mother board (Board currently installed)