Transferring operating system

N3onII
Junior Member

02-10-2016, 04:39 AM

You’ve got an SSD ready for your laptop and a 640GB HDD running Windows 8.1 Pro. The best approach is to clone the Windows installation from your HDD to the SSD. Use a reliable tool like Windows Installer or a third-party utility such as Macrium Reflect or Acronis True Image. This will create a fast boot drive while keeping your existing data safe.

N3onII

02-10-2016, 04:39 AM #1

GHOST8536
Junior Member

02-10-2016, 05:21 AM

The SSD you buy usually includes cloning tools for your convenience.

GHOST8536

02-10-2016, 05:21 AM #2

The SSD you buy usually includes cloning tools for your convenience.

wANHEiZER
Member

158

02-12-2016, 05:16 AM

It's an Intel 320 series SSD. You haven't cloned the drive yet, so the Windows copy should remain active.

wANHEiZER

02-12-2016, 05:16 AM #3

It's an Intel 320 series SSD. You haven't cloned the drive yet, so the Windows copy should remain active.

ewok_du_56
Junior Member

02-13-2016, 02:04 AM

Intel should add software to it—consider mentioning the included items for clarity. Windows must remain activated; if not, re-enter your key. If you're unsure of the key, there are tools available to retrieve it so you can copy it.

ewok_du_56

02-13-2016, 02:04 AM #4

Boojazz
Member

145

03-01-2016, 02:00 AM

You successfully installed the software, created a backup, and adjusted the boot settings. Everything is now functioning properly. Appreciate your help!

Boojazz

03-01-2016, 02:00 AM #5

You successfully installed the software, created a backup, and adjusted the boot settings. Everything is now functioning properly. Appreciate your help!