Setting up Windows 8.1 on a fresh SSD again.

Davgnz
Junior Member

03-03-2016, 02:02 PM

I upgraded my PC with an SSD because I heard they perform better. Now I’m planning to reinstall Windows 8.1 onto the new drive. I want to know if this will work smoothly. After turning on the PC and choosing a factory reset, I installed my old programs on the HDD. Will everything function correctly or could there be problems? I’m new to SSDs, so I just want to confirm. Thanks in advance!

Davgnz

03-03-2016, 02:02 PM #1

Sebastiansbk
Member

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03-03-2016, 09:40 PM

The SSD is entirely empty, meaning a factory reset isn't possible. You must install it anew using a Windows installation media.

Sebastiansbk

03-03-2016, 09:40 PM #2

The SSD is entirely empty, meaning a factory reset isn't possible. You must install it anew using a Windows installation media.

Sussu
Senior Member

708

03-04-2016, 12:34 AM

Yes, you're mostly correct. Good luck!

Sussu

03-04-2016, 12:34 AM #3

Yes, you're mostly correct. Good luck!

llegal
Junior Member

03-07-2016, 12:41 AM

It's the same as putting Windows on a solid-state drive.

llegal

03-07-2016, 12:41 AM #4

It's the same as putting Windows on a solid-state drive.

Dreigement
Member

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03-18-2016, 07:12 AM

Save your data, start from the USB/CD with the desired Windows version and set it up on the SSD.

Dreigement

03-18-2016, 07:12 AM #5

Save your data, start from the USB/CD with the desired Windows version and set it up on the SSD.

Darkeos
Senior Member

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03-18-2016, 09:27 AM

The factory reset doesn’t decide the installation location. You’ll have to follow the provided link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...resh-media To create a DVD or USB, boot from it, and install on the SSD.