Installing Windows onto my new SSD

Operating Systems & Open Source Windows
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Hi folks. I have recently upgraded my PC and have this morning installed an 128gb Kingston V300 I picked up on sale. Installation was fine, and I am familiar with the bios enough to alter the boot order, I have a couple of questions as regards setting up the OS on my new boot drive.

 


1. I have my Windows 7 OEM product key and a spare optical drive to install the OS on. Does it matter if I install this without deactivating Windows 7 on my hard drive?

2. Windows is currently installed on the WD HDD. How easy is it to remove this entirely? Presumably once I activate the product key on the SSD the previous HDD version will cease to function - will this cause problems for me?

3. I intend to move things like Chrome and Adobe suite onto the SSD too while keeping my steam library and music filed on the HDD. Should I prepare for any difficulties in doing things this way?

4.Is it possible to transfer Adobe straight across from the HDD to SSD? I get my product key through University and don't have it to hand, therefore this method would be preferable however I thought this might lead to some data corruption.

5.. Is there anything else I should be aware of or is there a more efficient way to do this? 

Thanks in advance for any help anybody is able to offer.

 

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Although, it is tedious, just redownload and install. Moving programs files can cause problems. 

Try to find the key to your Adobe. It makes more sense of you keeping track of it

http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/find-serial-number.html

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Dont worry you'll get it working. Word of advice for anyone thinking about doing this before they purchase. I set up a 110gb partition on my hdd and did a w764 build + img in anticipation of going ssd. this made the switch much easier also always make a partition for your OS and don't rely on it for storage. There are several utilities that can be used to migrate the data like reflect or Samsung's magic drive i think its free on their site but may require a Samsung product not sure. I clip out all my serials and put them in a binder for future reference as well definitely start doing that. Also make an img of that new drive and create a folder with all of your drivers for the system in it so that migrating in the future is not so tedious. Let us know how you made out.

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Do those things and look at this when you are doing the initial setup. It will increase performance, capacity, and extend the life of your SSD. http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds