New ssd - couple questions

[beany323]

hello all. just got a 180 gb ssd. the plan is to move my os to it. plan on using program "How to Migrate OS to SSD with Partition Assistant" link: http://www.disk-partition.com/help/migrate-system-wizard.html

i have seen posts and notes as to the size of the new partition but slightly confused. when i look at my computer manager my hdd shows: 39 mb healthy 9.73 recovery and 269 os. (unsure why so large) . i think i should make the new ssd os partition 120? less?

i would rather make sure i am doing it correctly before i do it and find that i shouldnt have.

any pointers or links would be appreciated.

/thanks

 

[Ben90]

Honestly, the way with the least headaches in the end is to just install the OS directly to the SSD.

 

[beany323]

is that the method where i contact microsoft with the serial number?
i just havent located a site where a novice can find all the answers, (heck i am not even sure what the questions are!)

thanks for the advice!

 

[MichaelD]

Ben makes a very good point and in the end, he's correct. A clean OS install is always the best way to go.

Are you comfortable with opening up the computer and replacing a HD? If the answer is no, please just take it to BestBuy and pay for them to do the upgrade/reload.

HOPEFULLY, the answer is "YES" else you probably wouldn't be on this forum. Follow these instructions:

1. Back up everything you care about to an external HD or burn a DVD
2. Download the .iso file for whatever version of Windows7 you have (I'm assuming you have Win7?) Somewhere on your computer there should be a Windows License sticker that says "Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit" or similar and a long license key. Download the .iso file that matches what you have a license for here: http://www.mydigitallife.info/downl...cial-32-bit-and-64-bit-direct-download-links/

3. I believe on that same Digital River page where you download the .iso's, there is a download for Windows7 USB installation tool. Download it. Make a bootable USB stick.
4. Replace your old HD with the SSD.
5. Boot from the USB stick, select the default installation options and Windows will do the rest. Input your license key from the sticker and you're good to go.

 

[beany323]

ok.. attempting to do a clean install. at least i am contemplating it. thanks for the advice guys.

edit questions: so once i move the os to the ssd. the files (programs files,, all that stuff in there will stay in the old c drive?)

sorry if the questions are stupid . i know enough to try something but slightly concerned that i'll somehow brick it.

lol.. thanks again!

 

[Auric]

Drive manufacturers generally provide free reliable transfer/clone proggies which saves wasting time with unnecessary re-setup.

 

[beany323]

thanks again. i have more confidence then i did earlier. Got with tech support online and the answer to my driver cycling was to restore. well heck then, might as well just go all out and restore to new! lol.. thanks again. always get good info and help from people here!

/bow

 

[Hijong]

Yes Partition Assistant could migrate your OS to SSD without hiccups, and I know what are most people worried about, if you follow these steps you could get the full performance of your SSD, see HowtoGeek: http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/migrate-system-to-solid-state-disk-by-two-known-software

 

[riversend]

Another great site to try is sevenforums. Lots of info on how to deal with Win7, to include SSD installs.