Transferring the current window to a new drive?

Jae2605
Member

203

06-27-2016, 10:01 AM

Hi! I just got another M.2 SSD and wanted to know the simplest method to switch my Windows installation to this new drive. Thanks!

Jae2605

06-27-2016, 10:01 AM #1

Hi! I just got another M.2 SSD and wanted to know the simplest method to switch my Windows installation to this new drive. Thanks!

ProZxFuriou
Junior Member

06-27-2016, 10:08 AM

Simplest option is to clone the drive. Optimal method is a fresh Windows installation.

ProZxFuriou

06-27-2016, 10:08 AM #2

Simplest option is to clone the drive. Optimal method is a fresh Windows installation.

Sir_Flexo
Member

164

07-12-2016, 10:02 PM

What's the best way to clone a drive?

Sir_Flexo

07-12-2016, 10:02 PM #3

What's the best way to clone a drive?

bkennes
Junior Member

07-13-2016, 03:29 AM

In Windows you can duplicate the disk. Simply mirror it and then operate with a single drive.

bkennes

07-13-2016, 03:29 AM #4

In Windows you can duplicate the disk. Simply mirror it and then operate with a single drive.

Firasko
Junior Member

07-13-2016, 09:23 AM

You can either utilize the cloning software included with your devices. Samsung offers a Migration Tool, while Crucial provides Acronis as an alternative. Macrium Reflect is also a free option available for Mac users.

Firasko

07-13-2016, 09:23 AM #5

rEalLy_Cr4zY
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112

07-14-2016, 10:14 AM

Hey, I'm facing the same issue as @OG_Trumpet. I need to move my OS from an SSD to an m.2 drive using cloning tools, but the problem is my old motherboard can't handle m.2 while the new build can.

rEalLy_Cr4zY

07-14-2016, 10:14 AM #6

Hey, I'm facing the same issue as @OG_Trumpet. I need to move my OS from an SSD to an m.2 drive using cloning tools, but the problem is my old motherboard can't handle m.2 while the new build can.

Jackller
Member

07-14-2016, 12:00 PM

They produce external USB connectors for M.2 storage devices, costing around fifteen dollars. This relates to the idea of duplicating SSDs for laptops lacking space for several drives.

Jackller

07-14-2016, 12:00 PM #7

They produce external USB connectors for M.2 storage devices, costing around fifteen dollars. This relates to the idea of duplicating SSDs for laptops lacking space for several drives.