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PEPR
Junior Member

02-23-2016, 12:27 PM

He wants to transfer his current Windows 10 installation from a regular drive to an SSD without reinstalling it. He’s concerned about getting Windows 10 for free and doesn’t have the option to buy it right now, especially since he needs it for games. He’s looking for a free method to move the files from his old drive to the SSD.

PEPR

02-23-2016, 12:27 PM #1

vsoccerkid
Junior Member

02-25-2016, 07:40 AM

Reflect on the details or consider the broader implications.

vsoccerkid

02-25-2016, 07:40 AM #2

Reflect on the details or consider the broader implications.

_Exalty_
Junior Member

02-28-2016, 01:21 PM

Thank you for your message. No specific guide is needed—just a quick search on YouTube can help. Let me know if you need anything else!

_Exalty_

02-28-2016, 01:21 PM #3

Thank you for your message. No specific guide is needed—just a quick search on YouTube can help. Let me know if you need anything else!

Shizo_Umera
Member

201

02-28-2016, 11:33 PM

I rely on EaseUS Todo Backup Free for efficient cloning.

Shizo_Umera

02-28-2016, 11:33 PM #4

I rely on EaseUS Todo Backup Free for efficient cloning.

gitty12
Member

02-29-2016, 08:47 PM

Identify what you want to clone and where to place it. Copy the partition to match the SSD size, then move the cloned data from the first drive to the second one.

gitty12

02-29-2016, 08:47 PM #5

Identify what you want to clone and where to place it. Copy the partition to match the SSD size, then move the cloned data from the first drive to the second one.

i3z___
Senior Member

559

03-04-2016, 08:48 PM

We attempted it, but it appears the service isn't available for data migration.

i3z___

03-04-2016, 08:48 PM #6

We attempted it, but it appears the service isn't available for data migration.

pinkSparkle17
Member

192

03-05-2016, 11:25 AM

With Macrium Reflect, you can clone without copying the entire HDD if you only need the OS. For Disk Management, you may need more steps like shrinking partitions to fit an SSD before using dd. The phrase about copying from one drive to another is a bit unclear—please clarify your process so I can assist properly.

pinkSparkle17

03-05-2016, 11:25 AM #7

PrestonNguyen
Member

218

03-12-2016, 01:18 PM

For the OS, perform a clean install on the SSD. Either transfer all data from the C drive (and related files) or leave it empty. Does Disk Management allow resizing a partition? You must ensure it matches the SSD size or is smaller than it.

PrestonNguyen

03-12-2016, 01:18 PM #8

Hotdog321
Member

03-13-2016, 09:42 AM

1. Alright, thats probably really good to know haha, Thanks 2. the word partition just goes over my head, does that mean the files on the HDD? 3. Yes

Hotdog321

03-13-2016, 09:42 AM #9

1. Alright, thats probably really good to know haha, Thanks 2. the word partition just goes over my head, does that mean the files on the HDD? 3. Yes

TeunFTW
Junior Member

03-13-2016, 10:25 AM

#10

It wouldn't function because the storage medium isn't compatible. Cloning to an SSD would fail due to differences in interface and data handling compared to traditional storage.

TeunFTW

03-13-2016, 10:25 AM #10

It wouldn't function because the storage medium isn't compatible. Cloning to an SSD would fail due to differences in interface and data handling compared to traditional storage.

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