Problems moving data to Windows 10.
Problems moving data to Windows 10.
I'm trying to transfer my operating system from an old SSD (Kingston A120) to the new Samsung drives (2 x 860 in Simple/RAID 0). However, I've run into some problems. A recommendation I saw online required payment and didn't let me target my storage pool for cloning the C: drive. I attempted a fresh install and moved files manually, but the ISO isn't working. The Windows Media Creation tool won't launch because it claims I need 8 GB of free space on C:, which I don’t have. It also says there’s nothing else I can remove since it contains all system files. I tried Rufus with the ISO, but it keeps showing transfer errors. I found a forum post that suggested using a system image to clone the drive, but it mentioned needing an ISO as well. What should I do to get the OS onto the new drives without running into these issues? I just need it to work smoothly. Thanks.
The raid configuration was prepared using hardware or software methods. Installing Windows on a software raid isn't feasible. The drives used are relatively large, and raid is recommended for reliability. If your C drive space is limited, you'll need to free up room. You usually encounter this issue when USB media isn't sufficient—then the system downloads the ISO and copies its contents to your USB drive. You're likely setting up a bootable USB drive, ensuring it has at least 8GB capacity.
Software RAID with storage pools in Windows has become popular, especially for simplicity. Many creators like Linus and YouTube have demonstrated setups. While a 1TB RAID isn't strictly necessary, it's often preferred. The challenge arises when deleting program files and losing space on the C drive. This is why I'm implementing this solution. I'm using a bootable USB, which is 16GB in size. The error message indicates an issue with the ISO file.
You can't install operating systems during software raids because no active OS or drivers will run while installing or starting up. For a raid setup, consider using hardware-based solutions instead. I don’t see much value in SSD raids beyond consolidating all data into a single large drive. When searching for booting Windows from storage locations, I haven’t found any videos or detailed guides—except for the Surface Pro, which Microsoft has customized with its own firmware. Redownloading it seems to cause corruption.