Windows 10 Clean install help

drhax · 3 Sep 2015 at 20:05

I'm currently on Windows 7 on a HD and want to do a clean install of windows 10 onto a new ssd and basicaly have everything on that. Also I'll use the HD to keep my files safe during the transition.
Thinking of this one.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-184-SA&groupid=701&catid=2104

Whats best way to do it?
Thanks.

ace-rimmer · 3 Sep 2015 at 20:10

install new hd, disconnect old one install windows, then plug the old one back in and sort you files out.

drhax · 3 Sep 2015 at 20:56

To install windows 10, I need to upgrade from win 7 and then do a clean install but how can I with just the new SSD and disconnecting the old HD or I'm missing something? Thanks.

tnx · 3 Sep 2015 at 20:59

you could plug in the SSD and do a fresh install of win 7.
Do the Win 10 upgrade.
Finally a fresh Win 10 install.

drhax · 3 Sep 2015 at 21:02

Could I Clone my HD to my SSD and then do a clean install? I don't have a windows 7 cd.

enigma27 · 3 Sep 2015 at 21:33

Create windows 10 install onto a USB drive

Upgrade to windows 10 on old hard drive. Windows 10 then becomes tied to your mobo.

Unplug old hard drive and install SSD... do fresh install of windows 10 to the SSD using the USB drive you put windows 10 on..
Once activated make sure your SSD is your first boot drive..

Plug your old drive back in onto a second port and you should be able to access the files.. then just delete all of the folder and leave the files you want.

Probably best to copy the files you want kept onto the SSD if you have enough space and then format the old drive so no windows files are left over than copy them back from the SSD