Tutorial on how to install Windows 7 on new SSD?

[mibaup]

I want to buy an SSD, and make a fresh installation on the SSD. But how can I do it, since Windows OEM is only allowed to be installed on 1 hard drive, which is the current HDD. What do I need to do in order to delete Windows 7 from the HDD, and make a clean install of it on the SSD?

Thanks!

 

[pbcopter]

See this tutorial

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

 

[mibaup]

See this tutorial

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

Thanks, I actually know this tutorial, but will it work the same if I simply choose the SSD drive at the beginning? I did some clean reinstalls before (learning from that tutorial), but I was wondering what happens if I need to switch between drives, will it be the same? I need to format the HDD first and then install on the SSD?

 

[theog]

To clean install:
1) Clean the HD Drive, using Step one in this tutorial: (not need if SSD is new)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
than
2a) clean install with the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disk.
2b) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C
2c) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[bigmck]

I want to buy an SSD, and make a fresh installation on the SSD. But how can I do it, since Windows OEM is only allowed to be installed on 1 hard drive, which is the current HDD. What do I need to do in order to delete Windows 7 from the HDD, and make a clean install of it on the SSD?

Thanks!

You can use your Win 7 OEM disk and install on the SSD using the Clean Install Tutorial above. After things are OK you can remove the OS from the HHD == If you are only wanting to Transfer the OS from the HDD to the SSD you can use this tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/149969-ssd-install-transfer-operating-system.html There are two options for doing this in the tutorial. One is the hard way and one is to spend $20, get a program that does it for you.

 

[mibaup]

Thanks, I was just wondering what will happen if I will install Windows 7 on the SSD, and not formatting the installation from the old drive, is that possible?

 

[bigmck]

Thanks, I was just wondering what will happen if I will install Windows 7 on the SSD, and not formatting the installation from the old drive, is that possible?

You now have Win 7 on your HDD which is Drive C: If you install the SSD and install Win 7 to it, the SSD will become Drive C: and the other Win 7 on the HDD will become a different drive letter. The SSD would then contain the Win 7 that would boot. I did that when I installed my SSD. After a while when the SSD is like you want, you can format the HDD or just remove it. == When you boot the SSD, it should be marked as Active. Probably the HDD is still marked as Active also. You would want to take the active off of the HDD. Use this tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/197157-partition-mark-inactive.html

 

[derekimo]

...Additionally, from the previously mentioned tutorial, http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

8. Unplug all other HD's and peripherals except ethernet, Boot the Windows 7 installer, choose Custom Install, then Drive Options (Advanced) to Delete all partitions not needed, repartition and format as shown in Steps 7 and 8 of Clean Install Windows 7.

 

[gregrocker]

By unplugging all other HD's you'll make sure a Dual Boot is not created with the extant OS, and boot files are not mistakenly written or moved to another HD's partition which might be preceding the install partition or errantly marked Active.

When you plug back in the other HD after install, you can of course access it's files through Explorer, but you can also boot it using the one-time BIOS Boot Menu key. When ready to delete the OS either delete its partition in Disk Mgmt, or wipe the HD of all code to get it cleanest using Diskpart Clean Command

 

[mibaup]

By unplugging all other HD's you'll make sure a Dual Boot is not created with the extant OS, and boot files are not mistakenly written or moved to another HD's partition which might be preceding the install partition or errantly marked Active.

When you plug back in the other HD after install, you can of course access it's files through Explorer, but you can also boot it using the one-time BIOS Boot Menu key. When ready to delete the OS either delete its partition in Disk Mgmt, or wipe the HD of all code to get it cleanest using Diskpart Clean Command

Thanks so from what you're saying I can have windows OEM installed on two hard drives as long as it is on the same computer and even boot from any hard drive if I want?

 

[gregrocker]

I was referring to the transition period after installing to the SSD then making sure you have everything moved over from the HDD.

You have 30 days to activate the new install by which time you'd need to have deleted the old install as specified.

To have two installs activated at the same time you'd need a second key.

 

[mibaup]

I was referring to the transition period after installing to the SSD then making sure you have everything moved over from the HDD.

You have 30 days to activate the new install by which time you'd need to have deleted the old install as specified.

To have two installs activated at the same time you'd need a second key.

Oh you made it clearer now there is a transition period..thanks!

 

[gregrocker]

Yes, but it's only taking advantage of the 30 days you have to activate the new install. It doesn't need to be that long.

Do you want to leave your data on the other HDD and link it from the new install, or move it into the new install?

User Folders - Change Default Location
User Profile - Change Default Location
Library - Include a Folder - Windows 7 Forums

 

[bigmck]

Thanks, I was just wondering what will happen if I will install Windows 7 on the SSD, and not formatting the installation from the old drive, is that possible?

There is one other thing that might happen. When I did a clean install on the SSD and input the Product Key, it was not immediately activated. I got a popup that asked me to call a phone number to Microsoft.
It was a recording on the phone I called. It asked a few questions and asked me to give them the Product Key. It took about five minutes. They activated Windows with no problem. I just thought I would point that out.

 

[mibaup]

Thanks bigmck and gregrocker, and last thingD): after I install Windows 7 on the new SSD, I can delete the Windows from the HDD by simply marking the Windows folder, and deleting it to the Recycle bin? Or I need to delete the old Windows in a different way?

 

[bigmck]

Thanks bigmck and gregrocker, and last thingD): after I install Windows 7 on the new SSD, I can delete the Windows from the HDD by simply marking the Windows folder, and deleting it to the Recycle bin? Or I need to delete the old Windows in a different way?

Just as a safety precaution before you delete it, unplug the HDD with Windows and reboot your PC. This is just to make sure that the SSD is booting on its own. After that you can delete it as you said.

 

[gregrocker]

I just told you above exactly how to do it:

When ready to delete the OS either delete its partition in Disk Mgmt, or wipe the HD of all code to get it cleanest using Diskpart Clean Command

Since you apparently aren't paying attention to what is said, don't forget to unplug the HDD during install to the SSD so you don't have to worry about whether the HDD is booting the SSD later when you delete Win7 from the HDD.