Transfer of Windows 7 from HDD to SSD on same computer!?

Hi,
Ordered a new Solid State Drive for my computer so it will boot faster when i install my OS onto it. I have Windows 7 currently installed onto my HDD. Problem is how do i get my OS (Windows 7) from my Hard drive to my SSD?
Have important files on my HDD so a formatt is not an option.

Im hoping setting the PC to boot from the SSD will cause it to ignore the old OS still on my HDD but still alow me to browse the files left on there?
If the BIOS is set to boot from the SSD first then it will not boot from the HDD, but you will still have access to it.
If you have permissions issues with files:
How to Grant Permissions in Windows 7
1. Locate the file or folder in which you want to take ownership in Windows Explorer.
2. Right click on file or folder and select Properties from the Menu
3. Click on the Security tab, then click the Edit button. Click OK to confirm UAC elevation request if needed.
4. Select user/group from permission window or click add to add other user or group (you may need to do this for multiple users - ex: administrator and your own user account).
5. Now under the Permission section check the rights which you want for the user i.e check "Full Control" under the "Allow" column to assign full access rights control permissions to the user.
6. Click OK for changes to take effect, and click OK again to exit from the Properties window.
ADDED:
Will the old deactivated OS on the HDD cause any problems?
If you only have one install of Windows using your product key you should not have problems. After transferring files your need to format/delete the old install of Windows 7.
You might have to use phone activation.
Activate Windows 7 on this computer
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/activate-windows-7-on-this-computer

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