Installing OS to SSD from Scratch

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    Installing OS to SSD from Scratch


    There have been a lot of threads about migrating an OS to a SSD, but I have not seen anything about doing a clean install to an SSD. Other than changing to AHCI, is anything else required? Do I have to do anything that Paragon Migrate did or is that unnecessary since it it a clean install. Thanks, == Let me explain further. I was going to use Paragon Migrate to transfer to my new SSD. My motherboard died before I could do that. If I install Win 7 staight to the SSD and get it going, then restore my Macrium Reflect image, I should be in shape to go. Is that correct?
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    Hello Jim,

    Nope, nothing else is needed other than to make sure that you are using AHCI in BIOS before starting the clean install of Windows 7 just as you normally would on a HDD. :)
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    Brink said:
    Hello Jim,

    Nope, nothing else is needed other than to make sure that you are using AHCI in BIOS before starting the clean install of Windows 7 just as you normally would on a HDD. :)
    Brink -- I added something to my message after you made your post I believe. See if you are still in agreement with my procedure. Thanks,
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  4. Posts : 2,913
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    Are you restoring a complete image, made from a system with a standard hard drive?
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    kegobeer said:
    Are you restoring a complete image, made from a system with a standard hard drive?
    What has happened is that I purchased a SSD. Before I could do the Paragon OS Migrate to SSD, my motherboard died. I thought it might be easier to install Win 7 on the SSD, get my PC going then use Macrium Restore to get my files from the HDD to the SSD. Does this sound like a good plan?
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  6. Posts : 2,913
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    Yes.
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  8. Posts : 4,751
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    Thanks to both of you for your help.
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  9. Posts : 71,977
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    Anytime Jim. Please let us know how it goes. :)
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  10. Posts : 26,863
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    Won't resrtoring a Macrium image contain all of the old motherboard drivers? That could cause problems down the road. But, doing a clean install is no problem, as has been said, the installer will do everything needed.
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