help please

fabdabcab · 21 Dec 2010 at 18:29

ok have now got my ssd and full version of windows ready to load on to it, is there anything in particular i need to do with the drive before i load windows, im keeping my original hard drive as a secondary drive so i will need to format that i guess could anyone remind me how to do it please? i seem to remember the command being 'format c' but has been such a long time since i last did it. and finally would i be better off just loading windows and games on the ssd and leave all the boring stuff for the other drive.
thanks in advance!
wayne.

stulid · 21 Dec 2010 at 18:30

go into the BIOS and set the SATA controller from IDE to AHCI, then set the boot device priority to your optical drive first, new SSD second.

Insert the windows disk and it will say "press any key to boot from disk" and then just follow the on screen instructions.

Never ever defrag a SSD drive. so disable this feature when windows has finished its thing.

fabdabcab · 21 Dec 2010 at 18:31

thanks as always a quick response :-)

fabdabcab · 21 Dec 2010 at 18:41

how do i disable the defrag feature?

stulid · 21 Dec 2010 at 18:45

fabdabcab said:
how do i disable the defrag feature?

Start button/all programs/accessories/system tools, just open up defrag and turn the schedule off.

fabdabcab · 21 Dec 2010 at 19:08

just had a thought i want to change the motherboard and cpu next year if i load my new copy of windows in now would it still work when i change the motherboard and cpu next year? or do they allow for upgrade ect.. sorry if this is posted in wrong forum.

stulid · 21 Dec 2010 at 19:09

You will need a reinstall.

fabdabcab · 21 Dec 2010 at 19:22

sorry what i meant was doesnt windows only allow you to install on one pc so if i change the mb and cpu would i need to purchase another windows license or would i beable to reinstall with the one i have?

JPNUFC · 21 Dec 2010 at 20:39

You should be ok as long as it is only active on one system, if you have any issues just call them.