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How do i go about reinstalling windows 8 os into an SSD. I have the downloaded version of windows 8 and the product key as I bought windows 8 online can I install it. Plus I am buying an samsung ssd which gives us magician software and data migratory software so does that mean i dont have to install the os again in

If you want to replace hard disk, you have to reinstall Windows , All programs and data. It is recommended to take a backup of your system and then insert your new hard disk , then install Windows and programs and recover your backup.

But i think if we make a back up copy using norton ghost we can install t

The Samsung Magician software is simply for optimization of the OS and the SSD NOT FOR BACKUP.  Norton Ghost might not be useful.  As JWTalka stated, the SSD needs to be larger then the amount of "Used" space on your HDD.  Using ghost probably won't work as the geometry of a HDD and an SSD are different and so the placement of data will be wrong and your SSD won't boot.

Lifehacker has a guide though this is at your own risk.  As always, make a full and complete backup of ALL YOUR DATA before proceeding so if things go wrong you can still back track to your original HDD with all your data.  A fresh install is recommended but you can try the instructions below.

http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid+state-drive-without-reinstalling-windo

Samsung's Data Migration software should work as it details going from HDD to SSD.  I would suggest running a defrag first before running this.

A reinstall of Windows was recommended but not necessary if the Samsung Data Migration works as detailed.  You might get a better response on Samsung Community QA, though, as this seems more detailed to their products/hardware and the capabilities of