Windows 7 OS problem

[anemos101]

I'm about to buy windows 7 prof oem, I wanted to know how to setup the the os so I'll have my programs on my ssd and the remainder of my files on my raid 0 hard drive?

My current had it when I bought it but I can't figure out how to do it.

Is there a guide somewhere?

 

[robinbredin]

There is a guide here that will help you get Win 7 on your System, but maybe someone will come and help you with the rest of your question. But the last time I did that, I just guided the install of my other programs to the other drive.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[SiriusB]

First, don't buy OEM. You are tying it to that machine and wont be able to use it elsewhere. Go Retail for the few extra quid.

Second, if you right-click on any of your Documents folders [Documents, Music etc.] then click Properties. There should be a Location tab. Click this then click the Move... button. This will let you specify a new location for those folders.

Alternatively you can simply add folders on your RAID to the relevant Library. If you aren't sure what Libraries are in Windows 7, there is a tonne of information on the Interwebs.

Third, if you wish to install programs elsewhere [perhaps something you do not use very often] just change the install path when you install it.