Are you required to create an image after installing the new SSD?

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Are you required to create an image after installing the new SSD?

Are you required to create an image after installing the new SSD?

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Apo_r_o
Junior Member

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04-30-2021, 03:46 AM

#1

I am preparing to upgrade the SSD on my Microsoft Surface laptop 4. I was planning to replace the drive and use a Windows 11 boot drive on a USB, continuing with my work. Having built PCs for 20 years, I’m new to laptops and haven’t worked with one before.
Then, I learned that the keyboard might require drivers, etc., and that I’d need to create an image, etc.
I don’t need anything on this laptop and just want to install Windows 11 fresh and download files from OneDrive.
Do I have to make an image or can I simply swap and install Windows?

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Apo_r_o

04-30-2021, 03:46 AM #1

I am preparing to upgrade the SSD on my Microsoft Surface laptop 4. I was planning to replace the drive and use a Windows 11 boot drive on a USB, continuing with my work. Having built PCs for 20 years, I’m new to laptops and haven’t worked with one before.
Then, I learned that the keyboard might require drivers, etc., and that I’d need to create an image, etc.
I don’t need anything on this laptop and just want to install Windows 11 fresh and download files from OneDrive.
Do I have to make an image or can I simply swap and install Windows?

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Back2Blaze
Member

204

05-01-2021, 07:53 AM

#2

Understanding the reason helps determine the steps needed.

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Back2Blaze

05-01-2021, 07:53 AM #2

Understanding the reason helps determine the steps needed.

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RoarX
Junior Member

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05-03-2021, 06:13 AM

#3

Upgrading to a 1TB storage is my current plan. This laptop is my "couch" model, so all files are from OneDrive—no risk of losing anything. I’m mainly worried about potential driver problems and whether the keyboard will still work if I just insert the new drive and install Windows via USB. My main concern is driver issues and losing keyboard functionality after the upgrade.

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RoarX

05-03-2021, 06:13 AM #3

Upgrading to a 1TB storage is my current plan. This laptop is my "couch" model, so all files are from OneDrive—no risk of losing anything. I’m mainly worried about potential driver problems and whether the keyboard will still work if I just insert the new drive and install Windows via USB. My main concern is driver issues and losing keyboard functionality after the upgrade.

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jayde0284
Junior Member

36

05-09-2021, 07:03 AM

#4

Are there any reasons why you require Windows 11?
Some laptop input devices might be exclusive and need particular drivers to function properly.
Is your existing SSD insufficient in size?
Could this be the reason for its replacement?
A straightforward solution would be to duplicate your C drive and swap in a new SSD.

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jayde0284

05-09-2021, 07:03 AM #4

Are there any reasons why you require Windows 11?
Some laptop input devices might be exclusive and need particular drivers to function properly.
Is your existing SSD insufficient in size?
Could this be the reason for its replacement?
A straightforward solution would be to duplicate your C drive and swap in a new SSD.

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Ariel_A
Member

52

05-09-2021, 08:08 AM

#5

Ensure at least a fresh Windows setup includes essential system components. Alternatively, consider transferring data from your existing storage to the new drive. Which drive type are you currently using?

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Ariel_A

05-09-2021, 08:08 AM #5

Ensure at least a fresh Windows setup includes essential system components. Alternatively, consider transferring data from your existing storage to the new drive. Which drive type are you currently using?