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| 28 Apr 2011 | #1 |
| | Boot Drive Set Up I have a 60gb SSD and two 500gb HDD's. I want to use the SSD as a boot only drive, but I can't seem to figure out how to keep from loading it up with data that I don't want on it. I am wondering if there is a way to keep this from happening. Is there a way to install Windows 7 on the SSD and then sort of lock it up and direct everything else to the two HDD's? Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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| 28 Apr 2011 | #2 |
| | Just channel your active data (Documents, installers into Downloads, etc) to the appropriate User folders linked to the first HD, then move inactive data to storage on the second HD along with Windows 7 Backup Image and File backups from second HD. User Folders - Change Default Location User Profile - Change Default Location - Windows 7 Forums Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup Backup User and System Files - Windows 7 Forums |
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| 29 Apr 2011 | #3 |
| | Hello jreddog74, welcome to Seven Forums! Here's an excellent tutorial at the link below that shows how to move the user folders to a spinner during the installation process and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed. User Profiles - Create and Move During Windows 7 Installation |
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| 29 Apr 2011 | #4 |
| | You can also just not use the Windows user folder structure and instead choose to save stuff to the D drive, the E drive or wherever you choose. There is no reason any of your personal data has to go on C. |
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| 29 Apr 2011 | #5 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by ignatzatsonic  You can also just not use the Windows user folder structure and instead choose to save stuff to the D drive, the E drive or wherever you choose. There is no reason any of your personal data has to go on C. He's correct ... ... as a wise old Indian once told me, never store anything on C: you don't want to lose. |
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| 29 Apr 2011 | #6 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by ignatzatsonic You can also just not use the Windows user folder structure and instead choose to save stuff to the D drive, the E drive or wherever you choose. There is no reason any of your personal data has to go on C. He said he has two other HD's besides the SSD, perfect for linkings User folders or User account, then backing those up as well. |
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