Upgrade an old SSD into a modern computer system.

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Upgrade an old SSD into a modern computer system.

Upgrade an old SSD into a modern computer system.

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dopeeful
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02-04-2021, 07:42 PM

#1

Upgrading your PC is on the right track. Keeping your 128GB SSD with Windows and moving the 480GB SSD alongside it should work fine for running games and programs. Just make sure the new OS installs properly and that you back up any important data beforehand. Copying AppData helps preserve settings, but ensure everything is compatible with the fresh installation.

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dopeeful

02-04-2021, 07:42 PM #1

Upgrading your PC is on the right track. Keeping your 128GB SSD with Windows and moving the 480GB SSD alongside it should work fine for running games and programs. Just make sure the new OS installs properly and that you back up any important data beforehand. Copying AppData helps preserve settings, but ensure everything is compatible with the fresh installation.

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B3NP
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02-09-2021, 11:31 AM

#2

Unlikely except for a Steam library, other programs will require reinstallation.

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B3NP

02-09-2021, 11:31 AM #2

Unlikely except for a Steam library, other programs will require reinstallation.

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ItsDrAxel
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02-09-2021, 06:53 PM

#3

beforehand, copy c:/users and ProgramData (only programs you like to transfer, don't copy microsoft programs). Install the OS with the same Username and password. install steam. copy the backup users and appdata. no guarantee this will work on all games, some game have different folder locations. most games use only the users folder to store saves and temporary files. worse case, if all failed, you can just reinstall.

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ItsDrAxel

02-09-2021, 06:53 PM #3

beforehand, copy c:/users and ProgramData (only programs you like to transfer, don't copy microsoft programs). Install the OS with the same Username and password. install steam. copy the backup users and appdata. no guarantee this will work on all games, some game have different folder locations. most games use only the users folder to store saves and temporary files. worse case, if all failed, you can just reinstall.

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Valkxz
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02-11-2021, 07:14 PM

#4

Great question! It seems to fit, especially if most of your apps function properly. You can use a Microsoft account on a new system without issues.

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Valkxz

02-11-2021, 07:14 PM #4

Great question! It seems to fit, especially if most of your apps function properly. You can use a Microsoft account on a new system without issues.

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Infinity_Flame
Junior Member

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02-11-2021, 10:28 PM

#5

Register your username and password right away. Use them on the first login. Make sure the installers generate the folder at c:/users/yourname.

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Infinity_Flame

02-11-2021, 10:28 PM #5

Register your username and password right away. Use them on the first login. Make sure the installers generate the folder at c:/users/yourname.

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mr_mistereo52
Junior Member

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02-11-2021, 11:49 PM

#6

Alright, I'll do it. Thanks for the assistance.

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mr_mistereo52

02-11-2021, 11:49 PM #6

Alright, I'll do it. Thanks for the assistance.

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julien0902
Junior Member

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02-17-2021, 11:11 PM

#7

Avoid referencing system files that many applications depend on.

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julien0902

02-17-2021, 11:11 PM #7

Avoid referencing system files that many applications depend on.