Transferring files to an SSD for faster performance
Transferring files to an SSD for faster performance
Hi, I understand you're not very experienced with the technical side of PCs. You just got a new SSD and want to switch Windows 10 to it, but you're unsure about the steps. You've created a bootable USB and are still using the old hard drive, even though you changed its priority in BIOS. Your main concern is whether you need to remove Windows from the old drive or format it, so the new SSD becomes your boot device. You'd prefer to keep your data on the old drive, as transferring everything would take a long time. Most advice online suggests moving all data from the old drive to the new one, but your SSD is too small for that. What do you think?
Unless you need unusual configuration adjustments, I suggest performing a fresh installation instead of upgrading to an SSD. There are two distinct storage categories, which means certain options and capabilities will vary. Picture them side by side so I can foresee the implications. I should verify this information first. That’s why I handled it correctly. Regarding the startup process, it seems to launch physically from the SSD, though I suspect the boot manager appears before accessing the OS. You’d choose the operating system from the HDD, which determines your current location. Alternatively, it might bypass it if the boot settings aren’t configured to start from the SSD. Edit: It’s still possible: http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-mig...ng-windows Updated January 8, 2017 by Jay_JWLH
Turn off the power to the SSD (unplug it) and check if it starts up.