Finally its time to install new SSD to my old laptop.
Will be using USB boot drive created using windows media creation tools to install new windows.
2012 toshiba laptop, satelite L850.

A few questions for dear techy ktards after ayam reading some guides on installation.

1. I understand i need to change the boot order to use USB first (or is there an option to boot from USB only once?), at what point do I pull out the USB stick to prevent PC keep going into first step of installation/booting from USB stick?

2. Do i need to initialise a new Samsung EVO 860 SSD? if yes how do i do it?

The more i read the more problems i scared might pop up...

Edit:
Just realize the 2.5inch ssd is 7mm thickness and my old hdd is 9.5mm, need to buy spacer?

Edit 2
Any idea why my bios no option to select uefi or legacy?
Computer too old?
Last I check my mother board can do uefi one...




This post has been edited by hc7840: Nov 13 2020, 10:47 PM

i just worried before get to the stage of username, PC need to restart to finish installation?
Thx

boleh tanya k why pay pipu. lol
but i can belanja kopi if got chance after covid

i just found out drivers for my laptop are all in
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSAPINS\COMPS1

already made copy in external hard drive

problem is i dont know when the installation complete?
ktard above say when asking me to type user name. i will see later

choose only? no need to move the boot order?

seems like i can get it to boot from USB only once from boot menu instead of changing the order.

already on windows 10.
first upgraded from 7 to 8 then 10.

looks like i just need to plug in bootable USB drive and the new empty SSD, might not need to kacau the boot setting.
thank you sirs

thanks

Just realize the 2.5inch ssd is 7mm thickness and my old hdd is 9.5mm. Looks like might need spacer? My old hdd is not secured by screws, just the cover to hold it in place, 2 mm thinner might make new ssd wobbly inside?
Everyone say ssd is a lot faster then hdd, don’t think need turbo mode? Lol

Did you have problem with different thickness?

Maybe can disable the function where it go into sleep if you cover screen?

Because everywhere I read seems to have the instruction that tell me to change the boot sequence. Haha
Ei I tot product key is related to windows part liao? Uefi or legacy, either one should auto detect my activated windows.

This sounds like a good idea to do it. Haaha. I will try.

I will try the cheapo method first.

Can clone but fresh install no need to clone the bloat ware.

Yeah. This I know. Many places mention it.

I check at system information, it says unsupported. Does that means my mother board no support uefi?
But last I check with part number, it says my motherboard can do uefi.
Anyway the disabling secure boot is so that I can boot from the usb drive?

Your second statement means the partitions setup page equal to initialization of ssd?

Kasi chance la. Some people just not so tech savy.
It like hair can cut yourself why pay people to cut for you. Haha

At This page I just click next nia right?
But why your drive baru 32gig? Lol

Did you have to use any spacer due to different thickness of 2.5in ssd and hdd?

I know can clone. But I don’t have many software inside also. Mostly files. I already made 2 copies into 2 different external drives.

The thing I am a bit worried is the driver part. Some people say windows will auto find the right drivers for hardware.

Ssd smaller. Intend to keep old hdd as it is. If ssd got problem can Pasang balik. Already got two external hdd to backup files.

Other reason I want fresh install is because I don’t have the usb connector adaptor. Lol
I read Can be difficult to fresh install that way also because windows don’t let you install another system when you are using it.

Chebye toshiba no support my 8yo model anymore. Cannot find on their website.
Will try the tape method also

I don’t know. Some website say if not initialized cannot use la. Bla bla.

Satellite L850 pskdla 0cc00r

Installing now. Bobi bobi

Wohoo! Up and running. Thanks everyone.

full I am flying!!

not many program also
just iTunes, vlc.
thinking to just use the new edge from now on. don't even want to install ram sucker chrome liao.



it actually just work leh. no need install any driver.
i think windows is installing in the background. the touchpad couldn't scroll at first, now can scroll liao.
lets hope don't find other issue later

thanks
and your f12=boot override also true
don't know why all those website keep telling people to kacao the boot sequence. haha

just that when I was installing didn't get the option to choose uefi installation, maybe just my laptop too old. don't have this function.