How to install OS in SSD and other Programs in HDD
There are many people that come across the situation of having to install OS in SSD and keeping the rest of their programs in HDD. With so many different online references it can become frustrated in knowing the truth about how to go about this installation process the right way.
If you find yourself in this situation then continue to read on. Your mind will soon be put to ease because your search on how to install OS in SSD and other programs in HDD ends here!
What to notate about SSD
Many people have this expectation that there is a complex setup method for SSD. However, keep in mind that the current SSD setup is not nearly as complex as the older method of setup; so fear not! Basically all you will be doing is changing the SATA mode to AHCI or you could also change it to RAID. Once you have done this step then you are good.
System Requirements
As with installing anything to your PC you need to be aware of the system requirements before performing this task. Read below what the requirements are:
- 1GHz, 32-bit, or a 64-bit processor.
- 1GB RAM, 32-BIT or 2 GB RAM.
- Hard Disk space availability to should at least be 16 GB.
- DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher drive.
- Internet Access (you might have to pay fees).
- Resolution which will determine if you will need a video playback or if you require more memory on your system.
- You might need a compatible graphics card for certain games (Direct10X or higher).
- Your Windows Media Center might require a TV Tuner or extra hardware.
- Windows Touch and Tablet PC’s require certain types of hardware.
- If you have HomeGroup then you will need a PC that is running Windows 7.
- You need a compatible drive for your CDs/DVDs
- You need a Trusted platform when using BitLocker which also requires that you us a USB drive.
The Installation
Once you have everything down on your checklist, it is now time for the installation. It’s actually simpler than what you might think. Put in your install media and boot from that.
Once the installation process has completed and you get to the start screen go to the section that says “Now it’s Time for the System Set Up and Optimization.
When you get here you will either install MBR or GPT formatted disks. Windows will usually have MBR set up by default. However, it is up to you to choose which one of these you would like. However if you have a UEFI motherboard then you will need to go with using GPT. With BIOS you need to use MBR.
The GPT format should not be used unless you absolutely need it. MBR is generally what most people would opt for using. Basically when you will want to use GPT is when you boot Windows off of 2.2TB+ partition. You can also use it if you simply want to test out how it works.