Upgrading from an SSD to a new SSD on a Windows 10 system
Upgrading from an SSD to a new SSD on a Windows 10 system
Hi everyone, I'm using Windows 10 on a 120 GB SSD. I recently purchased a new 1 TB SSD and am planning to move my system there, as the old drive keeps warning me it's full. I also have two additional HDDs with files and games, but I want a fresh installation on the new SSD. Is anyone familiar with the steps to perform this transfer? In short, I need to carry over my Windows 10 from the old SSD to the new one without losing data, even if the old files are deleted during the process. My version is Windows 10 Home, and it's activated via my Microsoft account. Thanks in advance! Best, Jasper
Windows links your product key to your motherboard. Perform a clean install on the new SSD while disconnecting the old one. Once the installation completes and is ready, connect the new SSD (off system) and boot from the menu into the fresh setup. Transfer files from the old 120GB drive to the new 1TB using File Explorer. In Disk Management, format the 120GB as a storage device if needed.
He needs a fresh setup of Windows, following his request, and the other storage can be used however he prefers, as I recommended.
Yes, that's correct. You'll use the new SSD as your installation medium, download a fresh Windows 10 copy, and start the PC with just the new drive connected.
I'm new to this and think you'd need a USB adapter for SATA to function as you suggest, though I'm not sure. It's possible you could use the 120 GB as a bootable ISO. I'd advise sticking with a USB flash drive such as a Sandisk Extreme or Samsung Bar. Having one will always serve a purpose later if you don't already own it.
search for "install windows 10" and follow the official Microsoft link. use the suggested media creation software, run it, add a blank USB drive, select it, and create the installation. it will generate a bootable Windows 10 drive in about five minutes. start the installation by booting from the USB and pick custom installation to decide where you want Windows placed.