Windows 8 not installing properly

[Georgeman132]

Im trying to save windows on my ssd but it keeps on saving on my hdd. I set my boot priority to ssd then hdd but it keeps saving onto my HDD. How can i reset it to keep it on the ssd. I have a Msi z97 gaming 5 for a little more insight

[prolemur]

I don't know why it would do that, but I always unplug all other drives when installing an operating system because sometimes it stores files on it that are needed. So maybe try this.

 

*edit The boot priority changes what order the system tries to boot from storage. So set the boot priority to the thing you're installing windows off of, flash drive, dvd etc.

[Georgeman132]

I don't know why it would do that, but I always unplug all other drives when installing an operating system because sometimes it stores files on it that are needed. So maybe try this.

 

*edit The boot priority changes what order the system tries to boot from storage. So set the boot priority to the thing you're installing windows off of, flash drive, dvd etc.

So i should ser it to flash drive ssd then hdd? What should i do next?

[prolemur]

So i should ser it to flash drive ssd then hdd? What should i do next?

Sure, as long as flash drive is first. When you're done installing make ssd the first boot option again.

 

1. Unplug all storage except ssd and if you're using an optical drive, that too.

2. Set the boot priority to whatever you're installing windows off of.

3. Press any key to boot from disk.

4. Then when you're setting up drives in windows, delete all partitions on drive and format and create new volume for windows. (this will delete all your current data on the drive)

[Georgeman132]

Sure, as long as flash drive is first. When you're done installing make ssd the first boot option again.

 

1. Unplug all storage except ssd and if you're using an optical drive, that too.

2. Set the boot priority to whatever you're installing windows off of.

3. Press any key to boot from disk.

4. Then when you're setting up drives in windows, delete all partitions on drive and format and create new volume for windows. (this will delete all your current data on the drive)

Thanks and will this erase windows 8 from my hdd?

[prolemur]

Thanks and will this erase windows 8 from my hdd?

No, it is currently unplugged. To do that when you're done re-installing windows format using disk management.