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    How do I do a clean install of Windows.

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by DukeCLR, Sep 14, 2016.

  1. DukeCLR

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    I have a new GT73VR and I want to install a new SSD and use that as a OS drive and Keep the other one in there for other purposes. I could use a little help figuring out how to go about this.

    Could I just put the new drive in a open slot and then change it to drive C: or do I have to remove the other one from that slot.

    I have always used a DVD, so how do I get the install going without one, I assume I will have to get a USB drive?

    Any other advice would be welcome.
     
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    I don't have this laptop, but generally:

    You can use the link below to download a tool to create USB installation media for windows 10. Then you would boot from the USB. Then I believe during the setup process you should be able to select which drive to use, whether to reformat, etc (though I am not certain if there is anything that has to be done at the bios level to configure the drives, sorry). Of course I know you will backup/image everything before doing this just in case :)

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10/
     
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    Thanks, I'll give it a go and let you know how it turned out.
     
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    It went smoothly, I did have to put the drive in the original slot for it to show on the boot list. I didn't want to mess with it too much more so I did not reinstall the Toshiba SSD that was in there.

    Thanks again.
     
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