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Hi guys.
So firstly, I am not the most confident with computers as some. I've done my basics, upgrading a GPU, Memory, even changed my Mobo and CPU (But I had a lot of help from a friend there, as it was the first time, haha)
But now I'm looking for a new test. I'm going to SSD. And also, changing my OS at the same time. So here's what I'm asking -
I currently have two HDDS, one 500GB and one 1TB unit. I currently have Windows 7 on the smaller of the two. Essentially what I'm looking to do is to pop in my SSD, and install Windows 8.1 to it. Not to get side tracked. But I know there are a lot of you out there that may think going to Windows 8.1 is a bit of a bad move, but I'm actually very drawn to it! Anywho. So I'm basically looking for an idiots guide to the best way to do this. So far I'm thinking it's best to just take out my Windows 7 drive (everything is backed up onto my Seagate external anyway), then put in the SSD and install all my drivers and obviously, 8.1, to that, making sure it's the boot drive.
As I say I've never really done this - so any tips, advice would be great. I guess I'd kinda like to keep the 500GB free just in case, but I guess leaving Windows 7 on there would be a plus, incase I manage to completely balls it up.
Sorry for being a noob guys. Also, if anyone knows, how long roughly does it take for 8.1 to install onto an empty drive?
Thanks!
So firstly, I am not the most confident with computers as some. I've done my basics, upgrading a GPU, Memory, even changed my Mobo and CPU (But I had a lot of help from a friend there, as it was the first time, haha)
But now I'm looking for a new test. I'm going to SSD. And also, changing my OS at the same time. So here's what I'm asking -
I currently have two HDDS, one 500GB and one 1TB unit. I currently have Windows 7 on the smaller of the two. Essentially what I'm looking to do is to pop in my SSD, and install Windows 8.1 to it. Not to get side tracked. But I know there are a lot of you out there that may think going to Windows 8.1 is a bit of a bad move, but I'm actually very drawn to it! Anywho. So I'm basically looking for an idiots guide to the best way to do this. So far I'm thinking it's best to just take out my Windows 7 drive (everything is backed up onto my Seagate external anyway), then put in the SSD and install all my drivers and obviously, 8.1, to that, making sure it's the boot drive.
As I say I've never really done this - so any tips, advice would be great. I guess I'd kinda like to keep the 500GB free just in case, but I guess leaving Windows 7 on there would be a plus, incase I manage to completely balls it up.
Sorry for being a noob guys. Also, if anyone knows, how long roughly does it take for 8.1 to install onto an empty drive?
Thanks!
