Asus Laptop with 8.1

Hi id like to put Win 7 ultimate on this pc, In my computer it has 2 drives o/s 160GB, and data 250GB something like that. Should i merge the two?, or leave as is. What is the best way to install 7 i do have a disc...or is it going to be to complex. Yes installed classic start menue, I just prefer 7 but if it's going to be a nightmare i wont, just need instructions on the easiest way/upgrade. I did check it has drivers for this model laptop to, thanks in advance..

 

Don't know how you'd merge 2 HDD, so I think you mean 2 partitions. 1st I'd backup my data & current non windows drivers. Then I'd delete that data from HDD. I'd defrag the current OS & image it. Then I'd erase, format to NTFS & mark as bootable with Parted Magic. Then install 7.

 

Thanks since a new laptop, not much on it yet to back up, do you mean install wipe the main drive C or the other partition D storage one thanks

 

I think he meant to reformat the entire drive and create new partitions (or maybe just one, but I like to have Windows and applications on its own). Personally, I would make the first one smaller than 120GB because I wouldn't need that much space just for the OS. Unless it was powerful enough to put some demanding games on there as well.

 

maddawgz,

Remember to change your BIOS from UEFI to Legacy MBR before installing Win7.

On second thought you might be stirring up a hornet's nest because you probably have 3 or more partitions you don't know about. Five in total. Check Diskpart from an admin command prompt. The MSR doesn't show in Windows Disk Management.