Can I move the OS drive without cloning and reformatting?
Can I move the OS drive without cloning and reformatting?
It's an unusual situation, I received a very low-quality cheap SATA SSD that I didn't suspect was problematic, and it comes from a Chinese manufacturer we've never heard of. I unknowingly left it running for my operating system on my new computer, which began experiencing BSODs after just two weeks. It would briefly freeze before crashing completely. The first BSOD occurred during a Windows update, with messages indicating "CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED" or "KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR". I attempted various solutions over several weeks, eventually concluding the issue was due to the SSD itself. These crashes tend to happen when performing intensive operations on the drive, such as installing large software or uploading big files. After switching to a higher-quality SSD from a trusted brand, my computer stopped freezing during cloning of the old drive.
I'm currently facing the challenge of having important files stuck on this unstable SSD. I'm wondering if it's possible to install a fresh Windows 10 on a new SSD and keep the old C drive as the D drive without formatting it. If that's feasible, then transferring my files might be possible without triggering BSODs.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
I recently upgraded to a more reliable SSD from a trusted manufacturer, but my system freezes during cloning of the old drive.
It’s best to clear any existing corruption on your current OS before moving it to the new SSD.
Rather than adding more problems, restart with a clean slate—similar to what you did with the new SSD. That means reinstalling the operating system after creating a bootable USB installer for the new drive.
You can also move important files directly from the old drive without installing anything, or try Safe Mode to run the OS in its simplest form and transfer your data.
For more details, check this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-w...7a1807f3dd
Thank you for your detailed responses.
I haven't tried safe mode yet, I'm going to try it now. Considering a fresh install as a last option in case I need to format the old drive.
I used DiskGenius before, but I think I'll use other tools instead. I discovered the cloning feature but will have to learn how to wipe the old partitions. Thanks for the clarification!
It might be a low-cost controller that overheats when handling high speeds.
Crystal disk information can reveal the drive's hardware condition and current temperature.
If it becomes excessively hot, consider opening the SSD and using a fan during intensive operations to assess improvement.
I recently installed Windows 10 on a new SSD, and everything worked perfectly as expected. I still have access to the old SSD through D. I’m not very familiar with SSDs, but I considered it could be a faulty component. After some adjustments, here’s what I noticed:
1. The SSD functions normally with small files, but it behaves oddly with larger ones like videos. They freeze completely, and the task manager shows extremely high response times for read/write speeds, while active time stays at 100%. Eventually, the drive becomes unusable, and Windows displays an error about a non-existent device. Most of the time, it recovers after a restart, though BIOS sometimes prompts me to check the disk.
2. Moving large files also triggers this issue. I discovered a workaround by transferring a few files at a time and allowing a short pause between each. It appears the drive struggles with speed.
The Crystal Disk status shows something unusual. I suspect the manufacturer may have altered some data, as the temperature has remained stable for about a week. I also ran chkdsk, which was feasible then but no longer works due to excessive task requirements. I have a screenshot of the process.
It seems none of the files are corrupted, making this an unusual situation.
Fortunately, I found a solution. Thank you for all your effort on this thread!
But the failed deletions remain unreachable, as though they had been removed properly?