Installing 2nd 320GB HDD?
Sep 15, 2010
I received a replacement Hard Drive for my Dell Studio due to a problem with my original. They sent me 2, one of which I installed and then upgraded to Windows 7. They acknowledged the mistake and allowed me to keep the second for my troubles (hard to beleive, but true) I now have a brand new hard drive that I'd like to use as a secondary data drive on my notebook. The only problem is that it is imaged with Windows Vista Home Premiuim at its factory settings as if it was installed in a new Dell notebook.Before I plug it into the 2nd slot and boot up, I'd like to know if it is as simple as doing just that and then reformatting to erase the image through Win 7. If I plug the drive in and boot up, will it just boot into Windows 7 or will it try to install Vista from the second Hard Drive?
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Sep 20, 2011
Won't boot off external hard drive[windows7pro64bitInstallation](320GB)'ve been making custom images of Windows 7 for my work. Currently I am working on an image filled with loads of programs (the wim file is 27gb). I have followed the normal instructions to create a bootable usb drive.captured the wim using imagex, used bootsect /nt60 on the external drive etcI am just wondering, is the reason it won't boot, is because it's not a flash drive?Previously all my other windows 7 builds have been on 8gb flash sticks.Is it possible to make a working bootable installation drive on a 320 external hard drive?and if there is a way.
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Oct 28, 2011
I have tried installing on 1 stick of ram, the old HDD is unplugged, have deleted the partitions, running bios in AHCI mode using 6gb/sec cable, when I look in the drive some windows files have been copied onto the SSD and it is accessable. It is a Corsair Force series 3 120Gb.
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Aug 16, 2010
I would like to install XP on another hdd. I already have Windows7 on the computer but am having lots of crashes..BSOD's and thought that if I put XP on the other drive I might be able to tell if its my hardware causing the problems. I have already updated all my drivers and software to no avail.my second sata hdd is listed as G: do I need to make it first boot device to install XP. I looked in the bios but didn't see how to specify a particular drive.
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Jan 26, 2011
I have a desk top with windows 7 32 bit that has older software. I purchased a laptop that has windows 7 64 bit. I tried to install my older software on the laptop, but was unable because of the 64 bit operating system. Can I install Windows 7 32 bit over the 64 bit, so I can keep my older software.
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Feb 22, 2011
I purchased the 3-user pack, and accidentally installed the 32 bit version when I wanted the 64 bit. What is the easiest way to install the 64 bit. I tried to insert the disk and restart, but it is telling me that the software is incompatible.
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Jan 20, 2013
I recently purchased a Samsung 840 SSD, and a new copy of windows 7. I currently have windows 32 bit installed on my PC, but then new copy I bought is a 64 bit version.
If anyone could run me through the installation process of the new version of windows that would be great. I want to get rid of the OS I am running currently but keep all the files on my HDD, this meaning I want my SSD to be my C: with my OS and a few applications on it.
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Jan 1, 2012
I will have a brand new SSD on Tuesday and want to have my OS on it. The plan is to install it, install Win 7 on it and then my old hard drive that has the OS on it will still be usable and will not cause any issues, since if I boot from the SSD then the old OS on the HDD would not be a problem.
Will this work and what will happen to all of the apps I have on the hard drive?
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May 14, 2012
So I built a new PC (first time builder) and surprisingly there were no issues installing any of the hardware components, and everything has been going well so far.... until it was time to install the windows 7 OS. The installation approached 99% and then it asked for the product activation key and it did not work. After researching the issue online, I found that I was using a windows 7 'upgrade' disk rather than an actual full license for Windows 7. Luckily, I had only paid $10 for the disk at my school as part of a student discount. So now I have the 99% complete install present on the computer and when I boot up the system it brings me straight to where I need to enter in the product key, which is always not going to work. This morning I purchased the Window 7 home premium edition OEM 64 bit for $99 on newegg, (I realize that it is tied to the unique mobo in my computer). My question is that can I format my SSD now to remove all the previous installation windows 7 upgrade junk before I install the OEM version, or will it bring me straight back to the screen where I need to enter the product key again for the upgrade version? Will the copy that I ordered recognize that it is a different version of Windows 7 and prompt me to format my ssd before the install?
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May 13, 2012
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Dec 2, 2012
I am using a pc with the following specifications:
OS:: Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
RAM:: 3.00 GB
PROCESSOR::Intel Pentium 4 3.00 GHz
I want to know whether is it recommended for me to install Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion with a virtual box & if it is recommended I want to know how to install it.
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Nov 26, 2011
I was thinking of buying windows 7 and a new HDD for myself for xmas and I wanted to install 7 on the new HDD. I currently have XP installed on my HDD at home and I was wondering if it were possible to install 7 on the new hard drive I buy and still have access to the files and programs on the other drive? Will the other programs be able to run from another hard drive or will they NEED to be installed on the new one?
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Dec 23, 2011
I have this update trying to install every boot, i can hide it but want to know why it will not install
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Mar 1, 2012
I have some updated software that requires .net Framework 4 to run.I use this on an older laptop that I have not ever used on line. By never going on line, I think this is the greatest virus protection ever. Anyway, to install the Framework 4 from Microsoft, one of the requirements is to be on line, which I do not want to do. Is there any way to install this Microsoft software without hooking up on line?
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Apr 1, 2012
trying to reinstall windows 7 on my laptop with a new hdd. it installs the os but wont read the hdd to boot, but it does see it in bios. trying running maxblast and wiped it clean but same prob still. noticed in maxblast that hdd is designated as drive d instead of c.
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Sep 7, 2012
my laptop's dvd rom is not working and i need to install window. how can i format c drive and install window 7 using usb (bootable) . i have dvd of windows 7 but cant run it due to my dvd rom
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Dec 27, 2011
I am trying to install SP1 for W7 on an x64 machine, but run into a BSOD during the process (one of the times the machine reboots to install the SP). The stop code is the classic 0x7B, but there is no "title" for the error.W7 ran fine for a few days, as I was gradually installing updates. However now, while installing SP1 I can't finish the installation or even boot into safe mode.
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Apr 10, 2010
I have formatted and copied windows 7 to my 4GB USB key and I have installed a new HDD into my Dell Optiplex 745. When I boot up the computer I am notified with:PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cablePXE-M0F: Existing Broadcom PXE ROMI have searched and found out that this can be caused by a bad hdd but this can't be the case seeing that I literally opened it new from it's packaging and instantly installed it. Also I heard that in order to install via USB you need to place USB to #1 in boot sequence. I have tried this but when I do this all I get is a screen with a flashing underscore at the top of the screen and I can't do anything. So I changed my boot sequence back to the way it was:1. Onboard or USB Floppy Drive (not present)2. Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive3. Onboard SATA Hard Drive4. Onboard Network Controller5. USB DeviceI have no backup disk and I have no access to a Windows 7 DVD, all I have is it on USB.
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Jun 26, 2010
I just bought my new machine and put it all together.I've got a fair amount of experience when it comes to building and troubleshooting.I bought a brand spanking new copy of Windows 7 Professional and it won't install.I pop the CD in my drive(The 64 bit Windows 7), I get the error stating that I have an I/O error with one of my components.When I put the 32 bit CD in- it states that Bootmgr cannot be started or is corrupt.
I grabbed a HDD out from another computer that is running on XP and plugged into my new PC. It loads to the WinXP screen, then a quick blue screen of death and resets. New PC Specs are as follows:
Asus M4A79T Deluxe Mobo
4 Gigs of G-Skill RAM
AMD Phenom 2 x4 Quad Core
80 Gig WD HDD(Sata)
Lite-On DvD Burner/Reader(Sata)
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Dec 31, 2012
I try to install Windows 7 onto my SSD for a completely new comp - and in the 'where do you want to install windows' window I have 2 partitions.Disk 0 Partition 1 - 100MB total size, 86MB free space, System - type - 'Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk is of the GPT partition style. Windows cannot be installed to this hard disk space. The partition is an EFI system partition (ESP)'.
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Feb 10, 2011
Is there any differences between installing a Win 7 by DVD, you boot it by DVD (restarts, then you start installing it etc)
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opening the iso right away from My Computer and no restart/booting
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Feb 7, 2011
I'm having a problem with my laptop (ASUS G53JW). The problem is whenever I plug in an input device, it always installs instead of just being readily available for use. For example, when I plugged in my mouse for the first time, it installed, then when I unplug it and then later on plug it in again, it installs itself again. It not only happens to my mouse, but also to other input devices just to be clear.
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Nov 9, 2011
We have SP1 for 7 Pro x86 will no install interesting cant figure it out. Hotfix doesnt work. Turned off Security, had all access to the windows folder, and changed compatibility. Nope none of it fixes it. I cant figure it out.
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Nov 15, 2011
I bought a laptop recently and when it arrived i turned it and on the install started but i didn't have the time to go through this properly as i had to go out and when it got to the part about creating partitions i switched it off. I thought when i turned it on again i'd be able to setup the partitions but this was done and now there are two partitions on the laptop: C 49.9 GB and D 624 GB. The C drive has the OS on it and the program files but i think this is a bit small and only has 9.33 GB free, i'm wondering if i re-install windows using the CD does this let me create the partitions again and if so what size should i make them?
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Jul 24, 2012
recently had to re-install Win7 on my 2009 Acer Aspire 5738Z. The laptop originally came with Vista. I had the hard drive partitioned in half. D: is running Vista. I didn't want to nuke it in case of an emergency. That was a good call because Win7 went bad. C: now runs fresh install of Win 7 64x Pro. I bring up the fact about Vista so you know this was not a native Win7 machine. After the OS re-install & a million window updates & reboots later I was left with some questions.-I have just some basic programs installed so far. My work Outlook (several gigs), office 2010, firefox, chrome, skype, teamviewer, iTunes (fresh install no music). I looked in C: in Computers & I'm using 59G of a 100 G HDD! Does that sound normal? I think I saw right after the Win7 install & all updates it was just over 40G used! Should Win7 & all needed updates amount to 40-50+ G of space? If not what have I done wrong?
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Apr 19, 2011
i have two hard drive 320gb and 500gb and currently my operating system(windows 7 x64) is installed on the 320gb.i have no dvd or usb and i need to make a clean windows 7 install on the 500g but the problem is if i launch the windows 7 setup using virtual drive software on the 320gb and select to install windows 7 on the 500gb,if i remove my 320gb the boot menu is gone and wont detect my 500gb and it seems like the boot stuff is on the 320gb i want to be able to run the windows 7 setup on the 500gb hard drive independently without the 320gb because i need to give that hard drive to someone.i tried this method but it wont detect my 500gb Install Windows 7 Or Windows 8 From USB Drive/Pen Drive.i made 3 partitions on my 500gb (50gb, 50gb and 400gb) and i want to install windows 7 on 50gb partition.i have no files on my 500gb
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Jul 8, 2009
I'd like to get something that I can use without needing to burn DVD's anymore for installing operating systems..
I'm wondering if this will work for doing a clean install of Windows 7 during boot?
Newegg.com - Patriot Xporter XT Boost 4GB Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable) Model PEF4GUSB - USB Flash Drives
I know you can boot from a CD, but not sure if you can boot using this?
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Jul 5, 2010
I only have 2GB ram at the moment, but a 64bit capable processor. I'm considering installing Windows 7 64bit just for After Effects CS5. Would this be stupid? Would I notice any performance drops,
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