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Replacing HDD with SSD: Upgrade to windows 10 before or after?
Posted on 8/18/15 at 9:49 am
Posted on 8/18/15 at 9:49 am
I just ordered an SSD, but I wasn't sure if I should install it before or after upgrading to Windows 10. Is there a benefit/disadvantage to either way? Thanks.
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Posted on 8/18/15 at 9:55 am to guedeaux
I would install the SSD and clone the HDD to it first, then install Win10. It will make the upgrade process go a lot faster.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:22 am to guedeaux
Is a fresh install onto your new drive out of the question? Migration of programs and data can come later.
Rule #1 of operating systems is, always do a fresh install if that is remotely an option.
Rule #2 don't be lazy and try to get around Rule #1.
Rule #1 of operating systems is, always do a fresh install if that is remotely an option.
Rule #2 don't be lazy and try to get around Rule #1.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:23 am to Ace Midnight
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Is a fresh install onto your new drive out of the question? Migration of programs and data can come later.
Rule #1 of operating systems is, always do a fresh install if that is remotely an option.
Rule #2 don't be lazy and try to get around Rule #1.
Actually, I didn't even consider it, and I definitely wouldn't even know how to start. Off to google I go...
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:34 am to Ace Midnight
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Is a fresh install onto your new drive out of the question? Migration of programs and data can come later.
Rule #1 of operating systems is, always do a fresh install if that is remotely an option.
Rule #2 don't be lazy and try to get around Rule #1.
I was going to mention that, but I wasn't sure if that was an option for the free Win10 upgrade. Is it?
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:37 am to Korkstand
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I was going to mention that, but I wasn't sure if that was an option for the free Win10 upgrade. Is it?
Good point. I forgot about the cost feature and this isn't a new build.
OP - we may have to noodle on it.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:40 am to Ace Midnight
Would this do the trick?
And if so, would this be a good guide to follow?
How to install windows 8.1 on SSD (I couldn't find a windows 10 guide)
ETA: Nevermind, it won't work as you have to do a dirty install then a clean re-install
And if so, would this be a good guide to follow?
How to install windows 8.1 on SSD (I couldn't find a windows 10 guide)
ETA: Nevermind, it won't work as you have to do a dirty install then a clean re-install
This post was edited on 8/18/15 at 10:50 am
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:52 am to guedeaux
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ETA: Nevermind, it won't work as you have to do a dirty install then a clean re-install
To keep it "free" - you may have to revert to Korkstand's excellent advice in the first response.
Sorry for the confusion - I'M doing a new build in the coming weeks and I'm definitely doing a new Windows 10 install to a SSD. But, that will come with an associated cost. At this time, I have no plans to upgrade my existing Windows 7 machines to Windows 10 until I have vetted the OS with the new build.
This post was edited on 8/18/15 at 10:58 am
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:58 am to Ace Midnight
Ok. Thanks, guys. I will do the install as korkstand suggested
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