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    Reinstall Vista on D: partition

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Laptopaddict, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. Laptopaddict

    Laptopaddict Notebook Deity

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    My laptop came with C: and D: partitions and Vista was installed on C:,

    Now I want to reinstall on D: since that partition has never been used and I expect the SSD to perform like new on that partition, right ?

    Can I choose when I reinstall Vista for the D: partition ?

    Will "Windows.old" stay on C: ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Dec 23, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, if you install on D you end up dual booting with no Windows old... b ut if you format C you'd get the performance back anyway....
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 23, 2009
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  3. LPTP-LVR

    LPTP-LVR Notebook Deity

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    Yes you can....choose during setup. And you can format C: while you're at it to remove the old Vista. If you don't remove it you'll just have two OS installed and during boot you'll be asked which you want to boot...everytime.

    ^^lol...just that bit faster huh? ;)
     
    LPTP-LVR, Dec 23, 2009
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  4. surfasb

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    This is the way to go here.

    Keep in mind as you boot up into Vista from the second partition, it will automatically be labeled C:.

    But your SSD won't just perform like new though. For that to happen you have to use special wiping software from whatever manufacturer of your SSD.
     
    surfasb, Dec 24, 2009
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