Installing Fresh OS.

[idjekyll]

Hi guys. Do I need to format an existing SSD before using it as a bootable drive on a new rig? Changing mobo too.

 

[Mikiberry]

Best to do so.

 

[Zaalaa]

best to reformat to avoid incompatibility issues if there's any.

 

[Entry Level PC]

better to format and reintall otherwise might tio driver conflict issue.

 

[Goodshot]

Ya, refomat and fresh install best.lan lan reinstall all programs lo

 

[idjekyll]

hm but wont it reformat my ssd when im installing the new os?

 

[jtjt00]

hm but wont it reformat my ssd when im installing the new os?

Depending on the size of your ssd, the setup may/may not create another partition to install the OS. So if you don't want to do a dual boot, best to select and format current OS partition.

 

[idjekyll]

Depending on the size of your ssd, the setup may/may not create another partition to install the OS. So if you don't want to do a dual boot, best to select and format current OS partition.

ok. well i wont have access to another windows set up. this is what im planning to do so correct me if im wrong. anyways its a samsung 850 evo 256gb. just 2 months old and never been more than 65% full.

1. install windows on my secondary hdd.
2. boot up and then quick format my ssd.
3. then proceed on to do up my new rig and just install windows on my ssd as per normal.

 

[jtjt00]

ok. well i wont have access to another windows set up. this is what im planning to do so correct me if im wrong. anyways its a samsung 850 evo 256gb. just 2 months old and never been more than 65% full.

1. install windows on my secondary hdd.
2. boot up and then quick format my ssd.
3. then proceed on to do up my new rig and just install windows on my ssd as per normal.

You can skip step 1 & 2 and boot into your OS setup disk/thumb drive and delete current partition to install the OS.

 

[idjekyll]

You can skip step 1 & 2 and boot into your OS setup disk/thumb drive and delete current partition to install the OS.

oh ok. shouldnt degrade my ssd or cause any issues later right?

 

[PholkLorr]

Remember to set your sata mode to AHCI in Bios before u install the new os if it isn't already in AHCI mode.

AHCI mode - faster.

If you set it after u install the os you will not be able to boot to Windows (although u can set it back to whatever mode it is and when u get to Windows, use a registry key to enable AHCI mode)

 

[idjekyll]

Remember to set your sata mode to AHCI in Bios before u install the new os if it isn't already in AHCI mode.

AHCI mode - faster.

If you set it after u install the os you will not be able to boot to Windows (although u can set it back to whatever mode it is and when u get to Windows, use a registry key to enable AHCI mode)

funny you should say that cause that was what happened to me a week ago. but yeah easily rectified though.