Move files from HDD to M.2 device without opening Windows interface

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Move files from HDD to M.2 device without opening Windows interface

Pieftw247
Member

201

11-28-2021, 06:29 AM

I recently received a prebuilt from IBP with a 2TB M.2 drive running Windows 11. My previous system booted from a 1TB HDD. I need to move all my data to the new drive. What’s the safest method? Should I keep my old drivers and transfer everything, or is there a risk because the HDD still has Windows 10 installed? Can I simply connect the old HDD to the new PC with a SATA cable and copy the files over? I have no prior experience with this process.

Pieftw247

11-28-2021, 06:29 AM #1

Melonen_Chef
Junior Member

11-30-2021, 06:21 AM

Check the label on the drive or its packaging to determine if it's a 3.5" or 2.5" hard drive.

Melonen_Chef

11-30-2021, 06:21 AM #2

Check the label on the drive or its packaging to determine if it's a 3.5" or 2.5" hard drive.

RAINBOWSkylex
Member

170

11-30-2021, 09:50 AM

3.5 inches I think

RAINBOWSkylex

11-30-2021, 09:50 AM #3

3.5 inches I think

McsamXD
Member

182

12-10-2021, 06:07 PM

You can install a separate housing and move your data there. Alternatively, I’d assume you can connect your hard drive directly to the PC while keeping the SSD available for startup.

McsamXD

12-10-2021, 06:07 PM #4

You can install a separate housing and move your data there. Alternatively, I’d assume you can connect your hard drive directly to the PC while keeping the SSD available for startup.