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Removing a Windows 7 partition involves deleting the specific drive letter and formatting it for use.

Removing a Windows 7 partition involves deleting the specific drive letter and formatting it for use.

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eduardodd08
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11-12-2020, 06:16 AM
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Hello everyone, I just bought my first SSD today. Right now my system only has one HDD, which holds everything. My goal is to run Windows 7 on the SSD while keeping all my files—games, documents, etc.—on the old HDD. I’m curious if there’s a way to set this up and any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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eduardodd08
11-12-2020, 06:16 AM #1

Hello everyone, I just bought my first SSD today. Right now my system only has one HDD, which holds everything. My goal is to run Windows 7 on the SSD while keeping all my files—games, documents, etc.—on the old HDD. I’m curious if there’s a way to set this up and any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

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11-14-2020, 09:47 AM
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Visit Forfinit.com and save your Transwiz profile. You’ll need to access a different account on the machine afterward. After installing the new software, run Transwiz once more and transfer the profile back to your computer.
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11-14-2020, 09:47 AM #2

Visit Forfinit.com and save your Transwiz profile. You’ll need to access a different account on the machine afterward. After installing the new software, run Transwiz once more and transfer the profile back to your computer.

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11-28-2020, 04:09 PM
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I have a concept but not a complete proof. You could copy the HDD to an SSD using available free tools and trials. Personally, I haven’t tried it before.
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11-28-2020, 04:09 PM #3

I have a concept but not a complete proof. You could copy the HDD to an SSD using available free tools and trials. Personally, I haven’t tried it before.

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12-06-2020, 12:07 PM
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There are alternatives, though not exactly what you imagined. A Windows partition holds all data on the disk unless you split it into a few separate ones. Removing a partition wipes everything inside it. You can save files and configuration settings to an external drive, format it, then reinstall software later and reinsert files and settings. You might also clear Windows folders in safe mode or use Linux. This leaves behind some files that could still cause issues. Certain programs can start a fresh Windows installation while on another drive, but they won’t appear in the All Programs or Uninstall menu.
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12-06-2020, 12:07 PM #4

There are alternatives, though not exactly what you imagined. A Windows partition holds all data on the disk unless you split it into a few separate ones. Removing a partition wipes everything inside it. You can save files and configuration settings to an external drive, format it, then reinstall software later and reinsert files and settings. You might also clear Windows folders in safe mode or use Linux. This leaves behind some files that could still cause issues. Certain programs can start a fresh Windows installation while on another drive, but they won’t appear in the All Programs or Uninstall menu.

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