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OEM win from HDD to SSD

OEM win from HDD to SSD

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MigosATL
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04-01-2023, 06:18 AM
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Hi, I left out my SSD and thought about using an OEM Windows installation on my HDD until it arrives. But since it's OEM, I worried that formatting everything from scratch might prevent it from reinstalling with a new driver. Any problems could occur?
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MigosATL
04-01-2023, 06:18 AM #1

Hi, I left out my SSD and thought about using an OEM Windows installation on my HDD until it arrives. But since it's OEM, I worried that formatting everything from scratch might prevent it from reinstalling with a new driver. Any problems could occur?

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04-01-2023, 07:58 AM
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Hey there, @Salman_27!
It would be best if you carry out the clean install of Windows onto the SSD as soon as it arrives and use your HDD as a backup for your system. You can do the clean install right away, but you’ll need to reformat the HDD afterward if it’s meant to be used as a data drive. I think you won’t run into any problems at all.
Just keep in mind to connect only one SATA storage device to the motherboard during Windows Install; otherwise, you might face confusion with the OS and serious booting difficulties. If you need more help or a detailed guide on setting up your storage properly, feel free to look at this
Windows Install &...
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Samson72
04-01-2023, 07:58 AM #2

Hey there, @Salman_27!
It would be best if you carry out the clean install of Windows onto the SSD as soon as it arrives and use your HDD as a backup for your system. You can do the clean install right away, but you’ll need to reformat the HDD afterward if it’s meant to be used as a data drive. I think you won’t run into any problems at all.
Just keep in mind to connect only one SATA storage device to the motherboard during Windows Install; otherwise, you might face confusion with the OS and serious booting difficulties. If you need more help or a detailed guide on setting up your storage properly, feel free to look at this
Windows Install &...

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04-01-2023, 01:20 PM
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Hello @Salman_27!
I suggest doing a clean install of Windows onto the SSD as soon as it arrives, and using your HDD as a backup drive for the system. You can carry out the clean install right away, but you’ll need to reformat the HDD afterward if it’s meant to be used as a data storage device. I believe this will prevent any problems.
Just ensure only one SATA port is connected to the motherboard during Windows installation; otherwise, you might face confusion between the operating system and the storage drive, leading to booting difficulties.
If you need more help or a detailed guide on setting up your storage correctly, feel free to look at this
Windows Install & Optimization guide for SSDs & HDDs.
Hope it assists. Let me know if you have any other questions!
SuperSoph_WD
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Superninja34
04-01-2023, 01:20 PM #3

Hello @Salman_27!
I suggest doing a clean install of Windows onto the SSD as soon as it arrives, and using your HDD as a backup drive for the system. You can carry out the clean install right away, but you’ll need to reformat the HDD afterward if it’s meant to be used as a data storage device. I believe this will prevent any problems.
Just ensure only one SATA port is connected to the motherboard during Windows installation; otherwise, you might face confusion between the operating system and the storage drive, leading to booting difficulties.
If you need more help or a detailed guide on setting up your storage correctly, feel free to look at this
Windows Install & Optimization guide for SSDs & HDDs.
Hope it assists. Let me know if you have any other questions!
SuperSoph_WD

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