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Upgrade SSDs (SATA) from 2010 MBP to PC

Upgrade SSDs (SATA) from 2010 MBP to PC

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Artic216
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09-11-2016, 11:30 PM
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Hey, I heard you just got a prebuilt gaming PC. You're trying to move files and use your SSD from the old 2010 MacBook Pro on the new machine. The system recognizes it but File Explorer doesn't show it. You might need to check BIOS settings or perform a partitioning process—don’t worry, you won’t lose all your files if you do it right.
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Artic216
09-11-2016, 11:30 PM #1

Hey, I heard you just got a prebuilt gaming PC. You're trying to move files and use your SSD from the old 2010 MacBook Pro on the new machine. The system recognizes it but File Explorer doesn't show it. You might need to check BIOS settings or perform a partitioning process—don’t worry, you won’t lose all your files if you do it right.

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NayZayRay
Member
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09-16-2016, 02:41 PM
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MacOS doesn’t rely on NTFS or FAT by default; those are the formats Windows understands. You’ll need to transfer files to a USB stick or similar device on the MacBook before moving them to your PC. The MacBook drive can be set up in Disk Management for compatibility with Windows, though you’ll lose the data afterward.
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NayZayRay
09-16-2016, 02:41 PM #2

MacOS doesn’t rely on NTFS or FAT by default; those are the formats Windows understands. You’ll need to transfer files to a USB stick or similar device on the MacBook before moving them to your PC. The MacBook drive can be set up in Disk Management for compatibility with Windows, though you’ll lose the data afterward.

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TheAnnieBunneh
Junior Member
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09-16-2016, 05:42 PM
#3
Sure, I understood. It made sense and it was worth a shot. Appreciate your support!
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TheAnnieBunneh
09-16-2016, 05:42 PM #3

Sure, I understood. It made sense and it was worth a shot. Appreciate your support!

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aloli_XD
Junior Member
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09-17-2016, 12:40 AM
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Some tools enable Windows to access a Mac drive. Options include searching for "Mac Drive" or "HFS Explorer." This isn't an ideal fix, but it functions as a temporary workaround. For lasting results, consider converting your SSD to NTFS format.
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aloli_XD
09-17-2016, 12:40 AM #4

Some tools enable Windows to access a Mac drive. Options include searching for "Mac Drive" or "HFS Explorer." This isn't an ideal fix, but it functions as a temporary workaround. For lasting results, consider converting your SSD to NTFS format.