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So hi all I have just got my self a crucial m4 64gb now then. I would like to install just windows 8 to this drive. And everything else to my seagate 2tb how would I do this exactly I am new to running to drives in one PC so need help on this one. +rep for best answer
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edit i sort of understand it a bit but i dont get how you install programs to a different drive than the os
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r00t wrote You'll want to install programs to your SSD, not the mechanical drive. 64GB is plenty for your OS and programs. Do you have Windows already installed to the mechanical drive?
Use this guide to properly install Windows 8 to an SSD: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
yes i have win 8pro but it needs a reinstall so i was going to wait for my ssd put win 8 on that. Then format my mechanical drive and use that for everything els. also i have over 150gb of games can i put them on my mechanical drive?
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cs6 wroter00t wrote You'll want to install programs to your SSD, not the mechanical drive. 64GB is plenty for your OS and programs. Do you have Windows already installed to the mechanical drive?
Use this guide to properly install Windows 8 to an SSD: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
yes i have win 8pro but it needs a reinstall so i was going to wait for my ssd put win 8 on that. Then format my mechanical drive and use that for everything els. also i have over 150gb of games can i put them on my mechanical drive?
Yes, you can choose an install destination when you install games. You also don't have to format the mechanical drive because you'll still be able to access the data while booted to the installation on the SSD. You'll also be able to boot to the existing installation on the hard drive if you need to.
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r00t wrotecs6 wroter00t wrote You'll want to install programs to your SSD, not the mechanical drive. 64GB is plenty for your OS and programs. Do you have Windows already installed to the mechanical drive?
Use this guide to properly install Windows 8 to an SSD: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
yes i have win 8pro but it needs a reinstall so i was going to wait for my ssd put win 8 on that. Then format my mechanical drive and use that for everything els. also i have over 150gb of games can i put them on my mechanical drive?
Yes, you can choose an install destination when you install games. You also don't have to format the mechanical drive because you'll still be able to access the data while booted to the installation on the SSD. You'll also be able to boot to the existing installation on the hard drive if you need to.
ok thanks gor the advice
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You need a create a new partition on what ever HDD you want and when you download the windows 8 upgrade tool MAKE sure you install it under the partition you created.
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itsCadle wrote You need a create a new partition on what ever HDD you want and when you download the windows 8 upgrade tool MAKE sure you install it under the partition you created.
No upgrade assistant clean install drone disk thanks for help though
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