jonathanc Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 ... do I need a complete reinstall? I've setup my system just the way I want it but since the prices of SSDs are dropping I am considering to get one just to run my O/S (W7). Just wondering if I can get away without complete reinstalling everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm NA, but would like to know what an SSD is...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm NA, but would like to know what an SSD is...? Supercharged-Suction-Device. Electronic turbo that produces at least 100bhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Its always best to do a complete reinstall when adding a new primary HDD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MikeKennedy223 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Could do a ghost image of your current drive and put it on to your SSD. Just don't try to defrag an SSD, probably won't end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Could do a ghost image of your current drive and put it on to your SSD. Just don't try to defrag an SSD, probably won't end well. Hmm... thought of this but I guess I would have to get Norton Ghost then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Start - All Programs - Maintenance - Backup and Restore. Create a backup of your drive either on DVD-Rs or on another HDD. Put the SSD in, put the Windows 7 installation disc and boot from the DVD, click on "Restore" or something like that (You can't miss it, it's fairly easy to do). Select the backup that you made. Bingo bango, your install exactly as it was on your SSD. Personally I would go with Daman's advice though as I can only assume that Windows will optimise itself for the HDD speed during the install/evaluation etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Start - All Programs - Maintenance - Backup and Restore. Create a backup of your drive either on DVD-Rs or on another HDD. Put the SSD in, put the Windows 7 installation disc and boot from the DVD, click on "Restore" or something like that (You can't miss it, it's fairly easy to do). Select the backup that you made. Bingo bango, your install exactly as it was on your SSD. Personally I would go with Daman's advice though as I can only assume that Windows will optimise itself for the HDD speed during the install/evaluation etc. Ahhh... why didn't I think of that! Well I would agree a clean reinstall is the way to go but I've highly customised my O/S plus all the software/game would be PITA to reinstall Oh well... something to think about I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 The SSD i bought came with ghosting software, kingston, with fool proof instructions. As i am in IT i reinstalled fresh plus i quite like rebuilding PC's, how sad is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ahhh... why didn't I think of that! Well I would agree a clean reinstall is the way to go but I've highly customised my O/S plus all the software/game would be PITA to reinstall Oh well... something to think about I guess... I'd highly recommend you do a fresh install too rather than an image restore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hmmm....right I've bought MS Office Pro edition in pc world some time ago but I've lost the cd key that came with it...so if I reinstall I would have to buy a new copy? I've also got large amount of games in Steam mostly d/led as well. Does this mean I have to redownload them all? edit: come to think of it same case like my W7 ... the box is in a box somewhere in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Yes you can image it but as already mentioned, give it a nice fresh install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 You can do backups in steam of your games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 If you have a spare drive there's nothing from stopping you backing up the stuff you want to keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 The SSD i bought came with ghosting software, kingston, with fool proof instructions. As i am in IT i reinstalled fresh plus i quite like rebuilding PC's, how sad is that. I'm exactly the same. I built a PC for a friend the other day. Nothing better than building a new PC from scratch with all new parts. Everything is clean, everything is matched and everything runs perfect. It's bliss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks guys I understand backing up but for some software its always a case of reinstalling (Office 2010 for example...) I guess I will try to find all those keys before I even think of buying a SSD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 http://www.magicaljellybean.com/ Steam has a backup/restore feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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