Remove Windows 8.1 from SSD, install it on HDD

Kaelan835

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Hi,
I have a desktop PC with 2 drives: an empty HDD and an SSD with Windows 8.1 installed on it.

I want to completely remove Windows 8.1 from the SSD and install it on the HDD using the Windows 8.1 retail DVD I have.
In order to do that I will boot from the installation disk, use the diskpart command to delete Windows from the SSD and
then continue with the installation, choosing HDD as destination to install Windows 8.1.

Now I have two questions:
1. Is there any chance the Windows installer won't list both disks?
2. When exactly do I have to change the boot priority in BIOS from the SSD to the HDD?
My understanding is that, no matter what, the boot manager is always installed on the first disk in the booting sequence.
As there are at least 2 restarts during the installation process, I want to make sure the computer will boot from the HDD.

Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Remove the SSD or at least disconnect it.
Connect the HDD to SATA port 0
Do a Clean Install to the HDD.
Connect the SSD to SATA port 1. Wipe it or format it and do whatever you want with it.

Curiousthough, why would you want to move from a SSD to a HDD? The SSD has to be much faster.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
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