Transfer data to a more compact storage device.

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OhMsEmily
Member

12-27-2021, 02:10 AM

Consider moving the data carefully due to the size difference. Since the SSD is much smaller than the HDD, you’ll need to transfer the files in chunks or use a tool designed for small drives. After formatting the old drive, you can back up the data and then copy it to the SSD using a reliable method. If the total size fits, proceed; otherwise, plan a phased transfer.

OhMsEmily

12-27-2021, 02:10 AM #1

kalleboii
Senior Member

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12-27-2021, 02:10 AM

Use something like minitool partition manager, as long as you've got enough free space it will know to resize when cloning, or you can manually shrink the partition before cloning.

kalleboii

12-27-2021, 02:10 AM #2

Use something like minitool partition manager, as long as you've got enough free space it will know to resize when cloning, or you can manually shrink the partition before cloning.

Wu_xj
Junior Member

12-27-2021, 02:10 AM

With Macrium Reflect, you don’t have to reduce the partition size. Just ensure your old drive has less data than the new one’s capacity.

Wu_xj

12-27-2021, 02:10 AM #3

With Macrium Reflect, you don’t have to reduce the partition size. Just ensure your old drive has less data than the new one’s capacity.

ChazmanC98
Member

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12-27-2021, 02:10 AM

We remembered our post and shared our approach. We located an unused spare drive, transferred data to that HDD until we reached its storage limit. Then we created a clone of the new HDD and moved files from the old one to the updated drive. It was a long process, but now loading and boot times are much better.

ChazmanC98

12-27-2021, 02:10 AM #4