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Transfer operating system from SSHD to SSD

Transfer operating system from SSHD to SSD

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_RedStar
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02-04-2016, 01:45 PM
#1
Hi there, I just got a laptop with SSH installed and added an NVME SSD. I want to transfer my operating system to the new drive. What are the best and simplest methods? Since I’m not very tech-savvy, you might need some step-by-step guidance. Thanks!
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_RedStar
02-04-2016, 01:45 PM #1

Hi there, I just got a laptop with SSH installed and added an NVME SSD. I want to transfer my operating system to the new drive. What are the best and simplest methods? Since I’m not very tech-savvy, you might need some step-by-step guidance. Thanks!

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_digiboy
Member
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02-04-2016, 05:18 PM
#2
You can duplicate your operating system, applications, and data onto a new SSD with Macrium Reflect. It's ideal for those just starting out.
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_digiboy
02-04-2016, 05:18 PM #2

You can duplicate your operating system, applications, and data onto a new SSD with Macrium Reflect. It's ideal for those just starting out.

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KasieKat
Member
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02-04-2016, 08:02 PM
#3
Choose a migration solution and trust it handles storage size variations. Set up Windows on the SSD, transfer your files, then clean up the SSD by formatting it once finished. For Samsung SSDs, their built-in tool simplifies the process and adjusts for capacity changes.
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KasieKat
02-04-2016, 08:02 PM #3

Choose a migration solution and trust it handles storage size variations. Set up Windows on the SSD, transfer your files, then clean up the SSD by formatting it once finished. For Samsung SSDs, their built-in tool simplifies the process and adjusts for capacity changes.

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ThatMiningGuy
Senior Member
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02-08-2016, 05:50 PM
#4
Yes, you can use the free version. No changes to boot settings are needed. You can format the disk after a successful migration.
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ThatMiningGuy
02-08-2016, 05:50 PM #4

Yes, you can use the free version. No changes to boot settings are needed. You can format the disk after a successful migration.

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PvtStoner
Senior Member
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02-08-2016, 06:50 PM
#5
You're asking about the difference in capacity between various storage options. For a 256GB SSD, it means you have a device with 256 gigabytes of storage space available for use.
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PvtStoner
02-08-2016, 06:50 PM #5

You're asking about the difference in capacity between various storage options. For a 256GB SSD, it means you have a device with 256 gigabytes of storage space available for use.

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Sparxou__
Junior Member
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02-11-2016, 10:20 PM
#6
Your SSHD probably holds around 1TB, split into a partition near that size. A basic cloning utility won’t try the job since a 256GB drive can’t fit a 1TB one. Those more advanced tools will simply say it’s not feasible because the available space exceeds what the destination can hold.
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Sparxou__
02-11-2016, 10:20 PM #6

Your SSHD probably holds around 1TB, split into a partition near that size. A basic cloning utility won’t try the job since a 256GB drive can’t fit a 1TB one. Those more advanced tools will simply say it’s not feasible because the available space exceeds what the destination can hold.

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minerminder
Junior Member
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02-17-2016, 03:00 AM
#7
Are you referring to the Samsung Magician software? - I expect updates on moving SSDs to M.2 slots sometime this year, possibly with larger M.2 sizes than the SSD itself... All involving Samsung storage solutions. Planning to acquire enterprise-level M.2 drives from them as well.
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minerminder
02-17-2016, 03:00 AM #7

Are you referring to the Samsung Magician software? - I expect updates on moving SSDs to M.2 slots sometime this year, possibly with larger M.2 sizes than the SSD itself... All involving Samsung storage solutions. Planning to acquire enterprise-level M.2 drives from them as well.

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x1975
Member
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02-20-2016, 04:24 AM
#8
The Data Migration function operates correctly only with Samsung devices. The type of source device is irrelevant.
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x1975
02-20-2016, 04:24 AM #8

The Data Migration function operates correctly only with Samsung devices. The type of source device is irrelevant.