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Software for transferring Samsung devices

Software for transferring Samsung devices

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ckg63
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01-29-2016, 03:44 AM
#1
I’m looking into the 'Migration' software included with the SSD. It should let you transfer just your operating system without having to reinstall everything.
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ckg63
01-29-2016, 03:44 AM #1

I’m looking into the 'Migration' software included with the SSD. It should let you transfer just your operating system without having to reinstall everything.

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RulwenJr
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01-31-2016, 02:01 AM
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It’s best to perform a clean reinstall on your SSD to avoid issues. This can help ensure everything runs smoothly.
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RulwenJr
01-31-2016, 02:01 AM #2

It’s best to perform a clean reinstall on your SSD to avoid issues. This can help ensure everything runs smoothly.

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HiImAnnabel
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02-01-2016, 03:41 PM
#3
No, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll lose everything. The outcome depends on whether you're backing up your data before replacing the HDD.
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HiImAnnabel
02-01-2016, 03:41 PM #3

No, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll lose everything. The outcome depends on whether you're backing up your data before replacing the HDD.

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walee123
Senior Member
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02-02-2016, 12:20 AM
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Set up Windows on the SSD first, then transfer every file from the HDD to the SSD
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walee123
02-02-2016, 12:20 AM #4

Set up Windows on the SSD first, then transfer every file from the HDD to the SSD

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ixHitman
Junior Member
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02-08-2016, 06:10 AM
#5
Join the discussion! I attempted to use Samsung's migration tool and it worked well, but only for moving data from one disk to another. Transferring multiple drives, like operating system and storage, would be more complicated. Updated February 21, 2015 by W-L
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ixHitman
02-08-2016, 06:10 AM #5

Join the discussion! I attempted to use Samsung's migration tool and it worked well, but only for moving data from one disk to another. Transferring multiple drives, like operating system and storage, would be more complicated. Updated February 21, 2015 by W-L

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Blockwalker02
Member
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02-13-2016, 07:56 PM
#6
You can keep your files on the HDD and use it as a storage drive while running the OS on the SSD. You won’t need to move everything—just transfer what you need.
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Blockwalker02
02-13-2016, 07:56 PM #6

You can keep your files on the HDD and use it as a storage drive while running the OS on the SSD. You won’t need to move everything—just transfer what you need.

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TJAWS
Member
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02-13-2016, 08:05 PM
#7
Choose the files you wish to move or let the tool create a perfect replica of the previous storage device. For this migration solution, connect the new drive using a USB cable to the SSD port so it can process the transfer. I previously used an external Seagate drive with this method.
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TJAWS
02-13-2016, 08:05 PM #7

Choose the files you wish to move or let the tool create a perfect replica of the previous storage device. For this migration solution, connect the new drive using a USB cable to the SSD port so it can process the transfer. I previously used an external Seagate drive with this method.

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TBNRomain
Junior Member
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02-13-2016, 09:10 PM
#8
It might be worth trying, I wasn’t aware it would be that simple.
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TBNRomain
02-13-2016, 09:10 PM #8

It might be worth trying, I wasn’t aware it would be that simple.

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KwongKwaiLa
Member
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02-29-2016, 08:00 PM
#9
You can connect it directly to your existing SATA port without needing a USB adapter.
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KwongKwaiLa
02-29-2016, 08:00 PM #9

You can connect it directly to your existing SATA port without needing a USB adapter.

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epicderpyface
Member
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03-05-2016, 01:27 PM
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I think it's possible to do this via SATA on the motherboard, though I haven't tested it before.
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epicderpyface
03-05-2016, 01:27 PM #10

I think it's possible to do this via SATA on the motherboard, though I haven't tested it before.