I'm buying the install disc for Windows 7 Home premium, and on initial start-up, I want to install Windows to the SSD instead of the HDD to "improve speed." Will it ask me which drive I want to install it to?
Also, [url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/JackmySnack/saved/4LGw]here's my part setup[/url]. Check it out, and if you want to make any suggestions, go ahead.
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Just unplug the SATA cable from the back of your HDD, and plug it back in when everything is set up.
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[quote]Home premium[/quote]Stopped reading there. Get Pro or bust. Second, just unplug everything but your SSD to ensure that no metadata is copied to your HDD in the installation. Setup is very easy, as you run your bios setup, select "DVD drive" as your primary boot device, and boot to the CD where you'll be prompted to install on your SSD.
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Yes, it should ask you where you want to install it.
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Hmm.... You really should be seeing something just like this, allowing you to choose your specific drive. I did it myself about a month ago and the ssd was treated as a regular drive. Maybe it needs..... formatting? Can't recall what I did myself. Don't think I had to format the solid state.
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Keep the SSD plugged in and unplug the HDD.
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Bump.