Fresh win10 tips
Fresh win10 tips
Hello everyone, I recently purchased a new 2TB SSD and am planning to install a fresh Windows 10 system. My concern is the variety of options available—legacy BIOS, UEFI, MBR or GPT—and I want to make sure I select the most suitable one for my setup. Additionally, I have two HDDs that I primarily use for data storage, and I’d like them to be ready to use immediately after the upgrade. The only changes I plan to make are replacing a 500GB Samsung 850Evo (Windows 7) with a 2TB Samsung 860Evo (Windows 10). There’s no need for dual booting. Should I really worry about BIOS or UEFI settings, or can I skip those and just proceed?
If it boots from the MBR, I’d prefer that route—it’s simpler to resolve startup issues. Based on what I’ve seen, working with a system that has both UEFI and legacy support tends to be more reliable.
It works because Windows 7 can run UEFI updates even though it was originally released with a different boot system.
Choose UEFI boot with GPT setup for quicker start and secure startup. It works out of the box without changes. For older systems lacking UEFI support, opt for legacy BIOS. Using Microsoft’s tool to install Windows 10 on a USB supports both Legacy and UEFI, depending on whether CSM is enabled (which activates Legacy Boot on UEFI). If you see both options during boot, it’s likely due to CSM status. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows10
Selecting the right GTP partitioning depends on your setup. After installing Windows 10 multiple times, you likely didn’t specify a partition type unless you were prompted. If you switch to UEFI mode, ensure BIOS settings are adjusted accordingly—usually just change the boot order without altering other configurations. You can revert to SATA drives by reconnecting them properly, but confirm the drive names match your installation. Yes, you can simply swap the HDDs back to SATA and proceed.