How do I move my operating system to a SSD.

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  1. Posts : 703
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #41

    CmmTch said:
    ...I'm not saying anything about anything...
    I think you'll find you did actually say something about something after all!
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  2. Posts : 460
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #42

    WhyMe said:
    I think you'll find you did actually say something about something after all!
    You are correct sir

    Maybe I should've prefaced it with "I'm just sayin" that way I'm absolved of any repercussions from anything I said

    I prefer to use items that come the OS as long as they can do what you need done, but I don't want to tell anybody what they should use, or not use.
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  3. xyz
    Posts : 107
    Windows 10
       #43

    I don’t know how thread starter sondawg18401 is getting along – but as for me – well I would like to thank everyone for their help, tips, guides, and explanations how they do it. I find it really interesting and learn a lot from it – so I for one will be more than happy if they keep coming – I am getting to understand and learn many things much better. In a way it is better than just taking the first solution – although that might work fine (or not) and get the job done (or not – and find myself in deep....) – it might also mean I still don’t really understand what I just did, and have the same problem again at a later date.

    It’s all very valuable stuff you are giving – my deepest thanks to everyone!

    As to whether to use third party software or not – that is outside my competence – but personally think everyone should use whatever they think is best suited to their level and capabilities, etc. - the main thing is to get the job done safely – and in my case anyway – hopefully learn something along the way. So as I have said I am learning with all the replies, discovering the different ways, which will help me to decide the way most suited for me.

    As for my situation: I’m still working on it as I have not had a lot of time and did not want to rush things (that’s when I make big mistakes) or try to do it when I was too tired (another mistakes time).

    Anyway I decided to first clean up – so:

    = got all the latest updates
    = used CCleaner and Clean Master for PC
    = then defragmented the drive
    = using Macrium made an Image Backup copy to external 500 GB drive

    Since my device is real slow this took quite a bit of time

    So with an updated/cleaned up/defragmented Backup Image on an external drive I checked out again the video (How to Clone Windows With Macrium Reflect Free – YouTube) that ramram55 kindly suggested and also a video that followed this – a video I think is quite good (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh4u...el=GadgetClass) – so I started to follow this GadgetClass video guide.

    (In Macrium) Doing it how this guy did it I pulled each partition down – one for one in the right order - into the designated drive (my SSD 250 GB) and got as far as doing partition 5 (main partition) before my SSD was full – with another 3 still to go. All I had to do then – like the guy did – is to change the size of the main partition (5) in Macrium to allow enough space for the other 3 Partitions!

    But I stopped there – being tired - and wondering can I get away (without causing problems) with not including Partition 8 (which is D: System Restore = but Windows 8= so useless to me)?

    I did not know if not including this, if it would cause problems or not?

    I also wondered why they give this System Restore Partition 60 GB when only 16.04 GB is being used? Is there some purpose to this?

    Otherwise GadgetClass video guide seemed pretty straightforward and easy.
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  4. Posts : 111
    windows 8.1
       #44

    xyz, Sounds like the gadgetclass video guide is easy. As long as things work for you, that is the way to go.
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  5. xyz
    Posts : 107
    Windows 10
       #45

    DONE! :)

    But not without problems, or bumps along the road!

    Yeah, I probably made it more complicated than it could have been, as has been suggested, but we all have areas of expertise and capabilities, and other areas where we are not so strong. Computer tech is one of these for me, but I am moving along the tech road, if snail wise. To me it just wasn’t as simple as many made it sound – simply from lack of experience, having done this before. There were some settings I had to change in BIOS that I hadn't known about and not just the ones mention here, but eventually found on YouTube. Not so easy, took a long while, but got it done, and learnt!

    One of the reasons I bought the Samsung SSD (and not cheaper Crucial) was because it had Migration Software – HAH! JOKE! – turns out not usable for Windows 10!! Thanks Samsung for ripping me off!

    So angry with Samsung I sent the Press Department a list of questions posted here: https://www.tenforums.com/general-dis...dows-10-a.html


    And once again my MANY THANKS for all the - HELP - ADVICE – RESPONSES – SUPPORT – SUGGESTIONS – AND OWN EXPERIENCES - helped me and I am sure it will help others too, thanks
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  6. Posts : 3,350
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #46

    Easy way with benefit:

    1- Buy a 2.5" HDD/SSD USB drive enclosure if you don't already have one
    2- Insert your new SSD into the enclosure and plug the USB connector into your laptop
    3- Use Macrium Reflect or similar program to clone your laptop HDD to the SSD either entirely or selectively
    4- Remove the HDD from your laptop and replace it with the SSD
    5- Insert your old HDD into the enclosure and use it as an external backup and storage drive (that's the benefit)

    ETA: Oops! Didn't read the previous post before I posted. Well, maybe this will help somebody else.
    Last edited by larc919; 02 Sep 2015 at 13:48.
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  7. Posts : 558
    Windows 10
       #47

    When i installed an SSD in my laptop (only one drive), i took out the HDD and stuck in the SSD and used the Diskpart commands in Command Prompt that i was given by somebody who knows a lot more than me .

    I then reinstalled the operating system on it .

    Very simple and worked great , i checked those programs out like Macrium but never could figure it out lol.
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  8. Posts : 2,832
    MS Windows 10 Home
       #48

    xyz said:
    Okay ramram55 thanks a lot - I will look at video and follow the instructions

    BUT maybe beforehand ?: I enclose copy of HDD with 8 Partitions (Macrium) - I have no idea what all the partitions do but I guess they are there for some purpose and be left so - with maybe exception of number 8 which is Recovery (D) - should I first delete/wipe this first (as it is old Windows 8 recovery) - or just leave it to place later a windows 10 recovery here (if that is possible and I can do that!) - it is 60 GB I would gain - but don't want to be be doing wrong things?

    UpDate

    I checked out the video and read the comments - and noticed these two?:

    Hakkelaar 4 months ago (edited)
    There is a BIG chance that folks will NOT be able to boot from their 'new' harddisk with a cloned Windows on it. This is because every harddisk has a Disk ID (or Disk Signature). When you clone your Windows onto a new harddisk, that Windows (the MBR ánd the registry) still contains the Disk ID of the OLD harddisk.The Windows on your new disk will be looking for your old disk.


    mysteriman9 2 months ago
    Hi there I just cloned my HD to my ssd following this clone worked well but when i put my ssd in to boot from my laptop it wouldn't boot. Trying to figure it out would appreciate some help thanks !

    Does mysteriman9 have the problem that Hakkelaar mentions? Is this a real risk? Have you done this cloning on Windows 10 (Notebook)?


    Thanks to all , and I just ordered a 500 GB Samsung EVO SATA III, and should receive it - next week from my favorite ordering place. I will learn more about it and Macrium Trial software between now and then. Thanks to all for the info you have been posting about it. All be safe. Cliff M.
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  9. Posts : 558
    Windows 10
       #49

    acmanten said:
    Thanks to all , and I just ordered a 500 GB Samsung EVO SATA III, and should receive it - next week from my favorite ordering place. I will learn more about it and Macrium Trial software between now and then. Thanks to all for the info you have been posting about it. All be safe. Cliff M.
    ,

    A 500 GB EVO huh, very nice . Bet your favorite ordering place is Newegg , Tiger Direct , Amazon or Rutikon or whatever they call it .
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  10. Posts : 2,832
    MS Windows 10 Home
       #50

    fredc said:
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    A 500 GB EVO huh, very nice . Bet your favorite ordering place is Newegg , Tiger Direct , Amazon or Rutikon or whatever they call it .
    Thanks, and those are not the one but they are some of the best. Photography is an other big hobby that I enjoy so much. I never go anywhere without having a camera with me.... plus I like everyone else do have a cellphone.
    all be safe Cliff M.
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