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Jake_Harrow
Junior Member

04-10-2016, 05:03 AM

Hello, if you're checking in, I just wanted to ask about reinstalling Windows on a new SSD. I ordered the drive recently and have a few questions. Could someone share their experience or any tips? Thanks in advance for your help!

Jake_Harrow

04-10-2016, 05:03 AM #1

lagmen
Junior Member

04-10-2016, 11:51 AM

Disconnect the HDD, connect the SSD, follow the guide at the provided link. Ensure the SSD is set as the priority on boot in BIOS. Replace the HDD with the SSD, transfer your important files there, and move all photos, music, and other media to the SSD. Clean up the remaining HDD partitions via disk management, then use the HDD as a fresh storage drive.

lagmen

04-10-2016, 11:51 AM #2

LpLuks
Member

141

04-11-2016, 10:31 PM

You can duplicate your storage with Macrium Reflect, but you’ll require a second machine (desktop) or at least an external hard drive and USB stick to start the bootable version if you only have a laptop with one SATA port.

LpLuks

04-11-2016, 10:31 PM #3

gman42601
Member

140

04-12-2016, 02:52 AM

You can use the flash drive without removing it, but ensure it's properly connected for data transfer.

gman42601

04-12-2016, 02:52 AM #4

You can use the flash drive without removing it, but ensure it's properly connected for data transfer.

ChadlyG
Member

171

04-12-2016, 04:01 PM

Yes, keeping your current drive connected can lead to confusion about the boot partition location.

ChadlyG

04-12-2016, 04:01 PM #5

Yes, keeping your current drive connected can lead to confusion about the boot partition location.

LooseDawg
Senior Member

628

04-12-2016, 04:13 PM

Consider what you want to achieve before deciding.

LooseDawg

04-12-2016, 04:13 PM #6

Consider what you want to achieve before deciding.

VitoSEXY
Posting Freak

797

04-16-2016, 12:24 AM

Alright, I'll give it a shot!

VitoSEXY

04-16-2016, 12:24 AM #7

Alright, I'll give it a shot!

lightninglogan
Member

221

04-18-2016, 07:22 PM

Consider the best choice for your situation.

lightninglogan

04-18-2016, 07:22 PM #8

Consider the best choice for your situation.

Aruan_Vargas
Member

233

04-24-2016, 01:57 PM

For Windows 10 to run on the SSD, choose option 1. Selecting option 2 will maintain the installation on the HDD while deleting all applications and data.

Aruan_Vargas

04-24-2016, 01:57 PM #9

For Windows 10 to run on the SSD, choose option 1. Selecting option 2 will maintain the installation on the HDD while deleting all applications and data.

_Ariah_
Junior Member

04-27-2016, 08:12 PM

#10

I could just copy everything over.

_Ariah_

04-27-2016, 08:12 PM #10

I could just copy everything over.

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