OS Problems

[jewishdolphins]

Anyone know how to get JUST your OS (windows 10 in this case) onto an SSD and keeping all files and programs on my HDD like it normally is? Just bought an SSD and want to put my OS on it.

[oskarstankovic]

Hello.

 

Well, you can do that but you need to do a clean reinstall of the OS and make a backup of your files.

 

and there is the good option, some SSD's (most of all) have a migratory software, so you can pass your files and OS.

[jewishdolphins]

Hello.

 

Well, you can do that but you need to do a clean reinstall of the OS and make a backup of your files.

 

and there is the good option, some SSD's (most of all) have a migratory software, so you can pass your files and OS.

Tried it. Didn't work. When I try to transfer the OS with the software, it won't let me select the files and it says that there's not enough space on my 240 gig ssd when I'm clearly just trying to move my 20 gig OS, not my entire system.

[oskarstankovic]

Tried it. Didn't work. When I try to transfer the OS with the software, it won't let me select the files and it says that there's not enough space on my 240 gig ssd when I'm clearly just trying to move my 20 gig OS, not my entire system.

Ohh, of which SSD and software are we talking about?

 

Then you should trie the clean install, if you do it correctly you are going to keep your original Windows 10 copy as well.

[jewishdolphins]

Ohh, of which SSD and software are we talking about?

 

Then you should trie the clean install, if you do it correctly you are going to keep your original Windows 10 copy as well.

Intel SSD and its the intel data migration software. I've been trying to solve this big mystery for about 8 hours straight now believe it or not. And the second part of ur comment is what I'm trying to do now. I just don't know how to clean install AND still keep my licensed copy of windows 10. Cause i can easily wipe it and then have to start from scratch and buy windows 10 all over again...This is very difficult man.

[oskarstankovic]

Intel SSD and its the intel data migration software. I've been trying to solve this big mystery for about 8 hours straight now believe it or not. And the second part of ur comment is what I'm trying to do now. I just don't know how to clean install AND still keep my licensed copy of windows 10. Cause i can easily wipe it and then have to start from scratch and buy windows 10 all over again...This is very difficult man.

Is not that difficult, How do you get the W10 copy? do you update or something? or is an OEM License? I hear that you can now use your Win 7/Win 8 key code for activate Win10 as well, you need to searh for more information.

 

Because your MB keeps the Key and the license, is tight in other words or Idk what is the word, sorry english is not my first language . 

 

I found this; With windows 7 OEM the license is tied to the first motherboard it's installed on.With Windows 8.1 you can move it to another build when you are done with this one , but only one computer at a time.With Windows 8.1 you can change all the hardware you want including the motherboard.

OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system 

Microsoft.com ^

OEM vs. Retail

OEM Windows 7 comes preinstalled on computers. This is the cheapest way to buy windows. Large PC manufacturers like Dell, HP etc. (collectively called royalty OEMs) install windows on millions of such PCs. The main characteristics of such systems are:

The license agreement and support agreement is between you and the PC maker, not MS.

Activation by the end user is not required. Windows is preactivated at the factory by the OEM using images and standard SLP keys.

Your copy of windows is locked to that PC. The license is not transferable.

OEM system builder is what you get when you buy from say Newegg or from a local "white box" vendor. It too has the characteristics of Royalty OEM windows. Although it is possible for an individual to buy a System Builder copy, the license requires that the software be installed using the OPK (OEM preinstall kit) and then resold.

Retail version is what you buy from a retailer like Amazon or Bestbuy. Its a full price version that comes packaged in a retail box with a retail product key. It has to be activated online via MS servers using the key on the box, it is not tied to the PC it was first installed on, though it can only be used on a single computer at a time. And, MS directly provides the support for it. It is also more expensive than OEM copies.

As far as functionality is concerned, theres no difference between any of the versions above, given any specific edition (i.e. between OEM pro and retail pro, or between OEM ultimate and retail ultimate).

[oskarstankovic]

The migration thing should works...

 

So you can have the SSD for boot drive, and the HDD for your stuff, maybe there's something bad with the software or with the SSD