Windows 10 Re-install

Mad Badger · 29 Jan 2016

Just bought a Sandisk SSD off ebuyer. I run W10.

If I try to install W10 on the blank SSD will there be any problems. I have a product ID & an activated install of W10 according to system settings.

Should be straight forward?

Sharky · 29 Jan 2016

Straight forward, your PC has a Microsoft hardware hash and once online it'll verify the installation, job done no keys needed.

Mad Badger · 29 Jan 2016

Thanks for the quick reply. Backing up my photos email & docs as we speak.

ancient_mariner · 31 Jan 2016

It's very easy - as sharky says, activation will be automatic.

JackBarley · 31 Jan 2016

How big is your original drive? You can just clone your drive, you can also download a windows 10 tool to create a bootable disc to reinstall from and it will activate using your original ID.

Mad Badger · 31 Jan 2016

I have a really slow boot up time on my current W10 install after the big update in November so am planning to install onto a clean SSD hopefully to avoid whatever problem is slowing my current configuration.

technics100 · 21 Feb 2016

I'm looking to do the same thing. Have you done this successfully yet?

technics100 · 21 Feb 2016

Mine was a windows 7, then 8 and now 10.. So is very slow and been about 5 years since its been wiped and cleaned out..

Mad Badger · 22 Feb 2016

Yeah, successful! I had to disable RAID in the bios & set it to AHCI. This was because of a 32Gb mSATA card that was being used in a RAID configuration. If you don't have this then it should just work. ☺

technics100 · 23 Feb 2016

Any suggestions on where to get a SSD? crucial seems to be cheap enough?

broc · 23 Feb 2016

I have used Sandisk, Crucial & Samsung SSD, I usually take a look at HUKD for any offers, more often than not I end up buying from Amazon UK.

technics100 · 23 Feb 2016

Cheers, what size would you recommend for just os and programs

ancient_mariner · 23 Feb 2016

technics100 said:
Cheers, what size would you recommend for just os and programs

Minimum 250GB. 120GB just won't have enough free space to give you peace of mind.

Mad Badger · 23 Feb 2016

Got a 960Gb Sandisk SSD from Ebuyer with offer code SSD for £133 - keep your eyes open, they often run discounts.

technics100 · 23 Feb 2016

ancient_mariner said:
Minimum 250GB. 120GB just won't have enough free space to give you peace of mind.

I was thinking that, I use about 250gb at the minute, but have a serious amount of downloads and movies hogging it.

ancient_mariner · 23 Feb 2016

technics100 said:
I was thinking that, I use about 250gb at the minute, but have a serious amount of downloads and movies hogging it.

On this machine with just OS + software (data on separate drive) I have 133GB free from 230GB (240GB Sandisk MSATA drive).

technics100 · 23 Feb 2016

Is this OK? http://www.ebuyer.com/721079-adata-premier-sp550-240gb-sataiii-2-5inch-ssd-asp550ss3-240gm-c

I have a Dell inspiron all-in-one 2310 - I think it has a Sata 2 680g 2.5" drive in it. will I need an adapter or fitting kit?

stryvya · 24 Feb 2016

How about this one:- https://www.scan.co.uk/products/500...ell-read-540mb-s-write-470mb-s-95k-iops-retai

technics100 · 24 Feb 2016

Thanks, although that double the price.. I think a 240-256gb one will suffice..

ancient_mariner · 24 Feb 2016

I'm sure that will work and fit wi

technics100 said:
Is this OK? http://www.ebuyer.com/721079-adata-premier-sp550-240gb-sataiii-2-5inch-ssd-asp550ss3-240gm-c

I have a Dell inspiron all-in-one 2310 - I think it has a Sata 2 680g 2.5" drive in it. will I need an adapter or fitting kit?

I'm sure that will fit OK, but I would be inclined to spend a little more on a Sandisk, Crucial or Samsung unit.

broc · 24 Feb 2016

120gb is enough to run Windows 10 O/S, I have several PCs and a Hyper-V server using 120gb SSDs. Obviously you need additional storage for user data

In small form factor cases I tend to use 2.5" HDD as you can fit 2 in the space of one 3.5" HDD.