F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems I can assist with cloning Windows system drives. Let me know what you need help with!

I can assist with cloning Windows system drives. Let me know what you need help with!

I can assist with cloning Windows system drives. Let me know what you need help with!

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StormEyesHD
Junior Member
4
09-11-2016, 02:32 AM
#1
I purchased a M.2 SSD to replace my old SATA SSD. I'm looking for the best free software to clone my system drive and want advice on potential challenges during the process. Thanks for your help!
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StormEyesHD
09-11-2016, 02:32 AM #1

I purchased a M.2 SSD to replace my old SATA SSD. I'm looking for the best free software to clone my system drive and want advice on potential challenges during the process. Thanks for your help!

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the5harkman
Senior Member
542
09-11-2016, 03:14 AM
#2
Macrium Reflect stands out among my top choices.
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the5harkman
09-11-2016, 03:14 AM #2

Macrium Reflect stands out among my top choices.

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Asianposse145
Member
152
09-11-2016, 06:30 AM
#3
Yes, it's quite straightforward to operate.
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Asianposse145
09-11-2016, 06:30 AM #3

Yes, it's quite straightforward to operate.

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TheReapingElf
Junior Member
15
09-16-2016, 11:45 PM
#4
It varies based on your perspective. For me, it's clear. However, I've been using Windows for over two decades.
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TheReapingElf
09-16-2016, 11:45 PM #4

It varies based on your perspective. For me, it's clear. However, I've been using Windows for over two decades.

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SenseiIverona
Junior Member
25
09-21-2016, 02:46 PM
#5
It's similar to pressing a button that activates the feature, or you might need to perform certain actions yourself.
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SenseiIverona
09-21-2016, 02:46 PM #5

It's similar to pressing a button that activates the feature, or you might need to perform certain actions yourself.

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trandat
Member
140
09-21-2016, 03:22 PM
#6
The clone wizard runs in just three steps. Pick the source disk to copy, then select the target disk. Proceed to the next stage or adjust the C drive size if your new drive is larger than the old one. Full details are available in the guide https://knowledgebase.macrium.com/displa...ing+a+disk
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trandat
09-21-2016, 03:22 PM #6

The clone wizard runs in just three steps. Pick the source disk to copy, then select the target disk. Proceed to the next stage or adjust the C drive size if your new drive is larger than the old one. Full details are available in the guide https://knowledgebase.macrium.com/displa...ing+a+disk

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FunkyFalcon
Junior Member
8
09-21-2016, 09:12 PM
#7
I copied the content to YouTube but encountered some difficulties. After cloning, the PC refused to boot from the M.2 drive, always switching back to the old SSD even after changing BIOS settings. In the video, he managed to boot without issues once after cloning and adjusting BIOS. However, when I tried to boot from it, a blue screen appeared with an error code, requiring a recovery CD. I followed all his instructions except the final part. In the video, he mentioned creating a rescue media on a CD or flash drive. He formatted his old HDD during the process while using the new SSD in the running PC, then rebooted using that rescue disk. For me, it didn’t work as shown in the video—I kept getting the blue screen every time I started. I searched the comments but found no matches. Eventually, I used my homemade rescue media from a flash drive, which allowed the Macrium program to boot normally. The fix worked magically, though one section failed. Now, whenever I launch the PC, the Windows loading logo changes to display my name, showing ASUS and Windows loading white dots. Any suggestions for resolving this? The video:
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FunkyFalcon
09-21-2016, 09:12 PM #7

I copied the content to YouTube but encountered some difficulties. After cloning, the PC refused to boot from the M.2 drive, always switching back to the old SSD even after changing BIOS settings. In the video, he managed to boot without issues once after cloning and adjusting BIOS. However, when I tried to boot from it, a blue screen appeared with an error code, requiring a recovery CD. I followed all his instructions except the final part. In the video, he mentioned creating a rescue media on a CD or flash drive. He formatted his old HDD during the process while using the new SSD in the running PC, then rebooted using that rescue disk. For me, it didn’t work as shown in the video—I kept getting the blue screen every time I started. I searched the comments but found no matches. Eventually, I used my homemade rescue media from a flash drive, which allowed the Macrium program to boot normally. The fix worked magically, though one section failed. Now, whenever I launch the PC, the Windows loading logo changes to display my name, showing ASUS and Windows loading white dots. Any suggestions for resolving this? The video:

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beichner
Senior Member
447
09-25-2016, 06:55 PM
#8
The standard behavior during UEFI startup is expected. You need to adjust the BIOS configuration to turn it off. The exact location may vary depending on your motherboard model.
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beichner
09-25-2016, 06:55 PM #8

The standard behavior during UEFI startup is expected. You need to adjust the BIOS configuration to turn it off. The exact location may vary depending on your motherboard model.

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10-02-2016, 02:52 PM
#9
It seems like you're expressing confusion about something being a glitch or an error. Let me know how I can help clarify!
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VeraquinGaming
10-02-2016, 02:52 PM #9

It seems like you're expressing confusion about something being a glitch or an error. Let me know how I can help clarify!