Transfer data to a different storage device

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_TrapBoy_
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09-19-2022, 09:38 PM

Hey there, I understand this might be a bit off-topic. Let's clarify: moving a factory reset of your old hard drive into the new one won't leave any traces of your previous files. The new drive will start fresh, so your old data should be safe. Just make sure to back up important files before proceeding.

_TrapBoy_

09-19-2022, 09:38 PM #1

omniclean
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09-21-2022, 03:57 PM

Performing a factory reset erases all personal information and makes the data unrecoverable. The sole remaining content on the HDD would be the operating system. I recommend resetting the old HDD first, then creating a clone of it for the new one.

omniclean

09-21-2022, 03:57 PM #2

UmutGungor
Junior Member

09-27-2022, 08:29 AM

Yeah this is precisely what I was planning on doing, but if you say that if I do a reset it would 100% unrecoverable, I might not get a new one, I was afraid there was a way to recover info even after a reset?

UmutGungor

09-27-2022, 08:29 AM #3

SaySaeqo
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09-30-2022, 05:06 AM

It makes sense now. A factory reset in Windows 10 will erase all user files. I’ve done this on two different laptops, and I never noticed any remnants of previous data.

SaySaeqo

09-30-2022, 05:06 AM #4

It makes sense now. A factory reset in Windows 10 will erase all user files. I’ve done this on two different laptops, and I never noticed any remnants of previous data.

LionSpear
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10-05-2022, 01:32 AM

Did you utilize advanced data restoration tools? For instance, I've managed to retrieve information from a hard drive or flash storage after it was removed.

LionSpear

10-05-2022, 01:32 AM #5

Did you utilize advanced data restoration tools? For instance, I've managed to retrieve information from a hard drive or flash storage after it was removed.

Darkbandit92
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10-05-2022, 08:03 AM

I meant nothing by trying to salvage data after the factory reset—it seems it wouldn’t have been possible. My drive had 200GB before, and after the reset it was down to around 18GB.

Darkbandit92

10-05-2022, 08:03 AM #6

I meant nothing by trying to salvage data after the factory reset—it seems it wouldn’t have been possible. My drive had 200GB before, and after the reset it was down to around 18GB.

jaap220
Senior Member

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10-05-2022, 04:53 PM

It's true, I understand that deleting files usually has recovery options. I'm curious if a reset would fully remove this chance. Linus has a video about it:

jaap220

10-05-2022, 04:53 PM #7

It's true, I understand that deleting files usually has recovery options. I'm curious if a reset would fully remove this chance. Linus has a video about it:

_xAlucardx_
Junior Member

10-05-2022, 07:40 PM

The tools needed to recover Linus's files come from a high-end enterprise system. If you're concerned about data loss, simply replace the drive and reinstall Windows for a fresh start.

_xAlucardx_

10-05-2022, 07:40 PM #8

The tools needed to recover Linus's files come from a high-end enterprise system. If you're concerned about data loss, simply replace the drive and reinstall Windows for a fresh start.

mentality_man
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10-05-2022, 08:40 PM

It was merely a demonstration. I’ve worked with free software before to restore files from accidentally deleted drives. Now we’re revisiting my initial question. Is it safe to perform an OS migration using a factory reset copy?

mentality_man

10-05-2022, 08:40 PM #9

Sane_Samurai
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10-05-2022, 09:11 PM

#10

It seems you have more background than me. Why not perform a factory reset first, then attempt to use the free software you mentioned to recover old data? It might give you the clearest solution.

Sane_Samurai

10-05-2022, 09:11 PM #10

It seems you have more background than me. Why not perform a factory reset first, then attempt to use the free software you mentioned to recover old data? It might give you the clearest solution.

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