Windows 10: SSD dead - install OS on remaining HDD without deleting everything?

Discus and support SSD dead - install OS on remaining HDD without deleting everything? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hey! My SSD died earlier today, and I'm left trying to figure out what to do with my computer now that it doesn't have an OS. Is there an easy way to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Hauksort, Oct 19, 2016.

  1. HAUKSORT
    Hauksort Win User

    SSD dead - install OS on remaining HDD without deleting everything?


    Hey!
    My SSD died earlier today, and I'm left trying to figure out what to do with my computer now that it doesn't have an OS. Is there an easy way to install preferably Windows 7 on my remaining HDD without deleting everything on it?
    Sorry if this question seems like a stupid one, but I don't have enough knowledge about the installation of OS's.

    Thanks in advance!

    Edit; I got the SSD working again by baking it in the oven for 8 minutes at 385F. *really

    :)
     
    Hauksort, Oct 19, 2016
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  2. LOCUTUS DEBORG
    Locutus deBorg Win User

    Windows 10 destroyed my computer

    remove HDD / SSD

    start system without it

    power off and install new HDD / SSD

    use the win 7 recovery or installation media for your system

    after win 7 is installed and working

    rescue your files from the dead windows oranguten installation
     
    Locutus deBorg, Oct 19, 2016
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  3. CHIRPAS
    chirpas Win User
    Fresh installation of windows 10 onto SSD

    I've recently bought a laptop which came with the OS installed on the HDD. However, I've bought a M.2 SSD that I want to load the operating system onto and boot from.

    I've tried cloning the hard drive to the SSD to fresh installing windows 10 onto the SSD except neither works. When I tried cloning the HDD, the files appeared on the SSD, but in the BIOS settings it wasn't recognized as a bootable drive. On the other hand,
    when I tried to do a fresh install of the OS onto the SSD, it automatically re-installed on the HDD without giving me an option.

    Some help would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers,

    Chris
     
    chirpas, Oct 19, 2016
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    SSD dead - install OS on remaining HDD without deleting everything?

    Hi, provided you make sufficient unallocated space on your HDD using e.g. the boot disk for a partition manager such as Minitools Partition Wizard boot CD (free), you should then be able to install Windows.

    (Congratulations on your SSD -nice recipe- I prefer making cakes or casseroles in the oven...*Biggrin)
     
    dalchina, Oct 19, 2016
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  5. HAUKSORT
    Hauksort Win User
    Yeah I definitely prefer cakes over SSD's, they smell a lot better out of the oven haha *chuckle

    Thank you for the tip though, I'll bookmark their website!
     
    Hauksort, Oct 19, 2016
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  6. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User
    Why does cooking your SSD repair it?
     
    Steve C, Oct 20, 2016
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  7. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member
    Reviving a dead SSD : techsupportmacgyver

    depends on type of failure.. and of course it now comes with a 6 month guarantee....*Biggrin

    Question is, would you rely on it?

    Remember hard disks and freezers? Now, can I find a use for my microwave...
     
    dalchina, Oct 20, 2016
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  8. COUNTMIKE
    CountMike New Member

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