transfer files between hard drive and solid state drive
transfer files between hard drive and solid state drive
You should perform a clean installation. The goal is to remove old software that was slowing down your computer. A faster SSD will improve overall performance. Storage sizes vary, which increases the risk of incompatibility and incorrect operation. Porting program files often leads to issues, so it’s best to start fresh and then install only what you need.
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I’ve reviewed your complete message thoroughly. You’re emphasizing the need for more details, especially regarding storage sizes and usage. The question about copying programs relates to registry adjustments, which can vary depending on the situation—sometimes minor tweaks work, other times it’s nearly impossible. I believe the core issue is that the approach isn’t what Sideqcktv is asking for. We don’t fully understand the size of his SSD or the HDD space currently used. Personally, you and me might be able to tackle this, but it won’t be a simple solution like just testing options. It could get more complex if he wants to keep programs running on the HDD while moving the system to an SSD without them. Could you clarify: 1. The size of your SSD? 2. The size of your HDD and the space it’s using?
i have a hdd that's half used, with 500 gb ssd and another 500 gb m2 ssd. my hdd has windows and some programs, while my m2 ssd is empty. i just want windows installed on my m2 ssd without moving the existing files. there are no videos showing how to do this, only old tutorials about migrating windows from years ago. i’m not sure if anyone else knows how to do it easily.
Damn, have you heard about commas? It seems the post is really confusing. Let's break it down:
1. A 1TB HDD with half used (about 500 GB) – everything except games and system files.
2. A 500 GB SSD filled almost completely with games.
3. A 500 GB M.2 drive that’s empty, except for some games. You don’t want to move programs there, so keep them on the HDD.
You mentioned no videos except a few, and you have lots of programs, no music or photos, just games on SSD. The HDD is only about half full.
It might be tough, even really hard, but it’s doable if you follow these steps:
- Shrink the C: drive with MiniTool Partition Wizard to save space.
- Make a second empty partition on the same HDD.
- Move your programs from C:\ into the new partition, leaving only essential folders like Program Files and tools.
- Shrink the C: again, then reinstall Macrium Reflect and create a bootable USB.
- Boot from the USB, copy your HDD except D: to D:, then restart.
- If it works, reconnect the HDD, set M.2 as bootable, and start from there.
You can find simple guides online to help you with junctions – just make sure the C:\ folder still exists on your new drive.
This approach could work, but it’s a bit complex. If you really want something simpler, consider using one drive only for everything. But if you need more space and speed, these steps might be worth trying.
It’s unclear what “shrink” refers to here. The phrase likely describes reducing something in size, possibly related to software or file formats. Regarding the HDD issue, removing windows from an HDD helps because it frees up space, making it easier to transfer large files without having to move the entire drive. This is useful when you have multiple programs like Photoshop, Dxtory, and others that require storage space.
Have you explored Macrium Reflect or EaseUS? Of course, I’m not a big supporter of cloning drives without error correction. Instead, I’d prefer to copy the drive contents to an external hard drive, reinstall Windows on the SSD, and then recover old files from the backup afterward.