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02-24-2016, 06:22 PM

You might face issues if you use your old hard drive with existing data. It’s best to erase it before installing the new components.

awesomehabib

02-24-2016, 06:22 PM #1

You might face issues if you use your old hard drive with existing data. It’s best to erase it before installing the new components.

Seanyboy
Junior Member

02-24-2016, 07:06 PM

You can clear it during installation, as it needs to be wiped. This is likely about Windows.

Seanyboy

02-24-2016, 07:06 PM #2

You can clear it during installation, as it needs to be wiped. This is likely about Windows.

lilycotterill
Senior Member

656

03-01-2016, 02:48 PM

You can't simply retain everything as it is. (os, etc.)

lilycotterill

03-01-2016, 02:48 PM #3

You can't simply retain everything as it is. (os, etc.)

gingerdawson13
Member

03-01-2016, 04:58 PM

You can achieve that easily... just configure it as your boot device on the new rig and it should work fine. Did this a couple of times?

gingerdawson13

03-01-2016, 04:58 PM #4

You can achieve that easily... just configure it as your boot device on the new rig and it should work fine. Did this a couple of times?

SlasherG
Member

03-14-2016, 06:35 AM

Yes, you can boot Windows directly from your SSD by installing it and then using the boot menu to select it.

SlasherG

03-14-2016, 06:35 AM #5

Yes, you can boot Windows directly from your SSD by installing it and then using the boot menu to select it.

Lapiix
Member

03-14-2016, 07:33 AM

I don't think it's possible, there could be a solution, but I haven't tried before. Swapping the motherboard might cause issues, so I'd prefer a clean installation instead.

Lapiix

03-14-2016, 07:33 AM #6

I don't think it's possible, there could be a solution, but I haven't tried before. Swapping the motherboard might cause issues, so I'd prefer a clean installation instead.

CrippyDippy
Member

133

03-14-2016, 10:37 AM

I made some adjustments earlier and experienced no issues.

CrippyDippy

03-14-2016, 10:37 AM #7

I made some adjustments earlier and experienced no issues.

Sean_Nosliw
Junior Member

03-18-2016, 03:47 AM

Configure it as the first boot device in your BIOS settings

Sean_Nosliw

03-18-2016, 03:47 AM #8

Configure it as the first boot device in your BIOS settings

kervinc
Posting Freak

804

03-18-2016, 07:45 AM

When considering reuse as a boot drive, be aware your OS might encounter problems—especially with Windows OEM versions—and drivers could be affected. I usually keep a separate drive for essential files because it simplifies the process; starting fresh with a clean Windows copy saves time and effort when reinstalling games or other content.

kervinc

03-18-2016, 07:45 AM #9

Athame_
Senior Member

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03-25-2016, 05:37 PM

#10

Have you experienced any issues with that before? I haven't had them, thankfully... just replaced the hard drive and everything worked fine.

Athame_

03-25-2016, 05:37 PM #10

Have you experienced any issues with that before? I haven't had them, thankfully... just replaced the hard drive and everything worked fine.

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