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Interpret the details carefully!

Interpret the details carefully!

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Wolfy3003
Junior Member
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12-01-2016, 10:42 PM
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Hello, your old XPS laptop is nearing the end of its life. You're currently transferring files from the C drive to a new hard drive, including program files and x86 binaries. I'm curious if you can move these copied files onto a blank SSD and start booting directly from it. Also, are there alternative approaches that might work better since the old drive is failing?
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Wolfy3003
12-01-2016, 10:42 PM #1

Hello, your old XPS laptop is nearing the end of its life. You're currently transferring files from the C drive to a new hard drive, including program files and x86 binaries. I'm curious if you can move these copied files onto a blank SSD and start booting directly from it. Also, are there alternative approaches that might work better since the old drive is failing?

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PrincessOwley
Member
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12-02-2016, 12:18 AM
#2
You can clone the C drive to another storage device using tools like Macrium Reflect or similar cloning software. The resulting drive should be bootable from the new location.
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PrincessOwley
12-02-2016, 12:18 AM #2

You can clone the C drive to another storage device using tools like Macrium Reflect or similar cloning software. The resulting drive should be bootable from the new location.

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MrScooter2
Member
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12-03-2016, 11:39 AM
#3
As mentioned earlier, you might want to clone the drive, though clones often cause issues. A fresh installation with important files or games would be much preferable.
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MrScooter2
12-03-2016, 11:39 AM #3

As mentioned earlier, you might want to clone the drive, though clones often cause issues. A fresh installation with important files or games would be much preferable.