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Questions about Installing SSD on a Custom PC
Hey Sevenforums,
I've been reading here for some time now but I just signed up because I have a few questions that I can't seem to get the answers too.
First off, I have a custom PC that I built half a year ago. I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed on this PC. At the time of the build I didn't know there was such a thing as SSD but now after researching, I've found out that I absolutely need one! The problem is that I already have a Seagate 1TB Hardrive on my PC. I was planning to just use the SSD to boot the Windows 7 and run specific programs like Adobe Photoshop.
I've read through tutorials and search threads online. I understand how to install the SSD drive physically into my chassis/case but don't understand how to migrate or "clean" install windows 7 on the SSD.
Since I installed Windows 7 on my HDD already can I still install Windows 7 on the SSD without it asking me to enter my Serial Number again? I believe the Serial Number can only be used once so how can I install Windows 7 again without the serial number?
Let's say I get windows 7 on the SSD. Doesn't that mean I will have two Windows 7 OS on my PC? I understand if I change the boot order to boot the SSD first that will cancel out the one from the HDD but would I have to remove the Windows 7 from the HDD since it would be using space on my SSD?
Please try and help me out. Thanks a lot :)