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Yes, you can change from MBR to GPT by copying your operating system and reinstalling it.

Yes, you can change from MBR to GPT by copying your operating system and reinstalling it.

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Mundee
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03-03-2016, 04:46 AM
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Hello. You recently moved from Windows 7 to Windows 10, but noticed your HDD is still using the MBR boot sequence after trying UEFI in BIOS. When you restarted, it launched the command line instead of loading the OS. Would it be possible to clone your system using Clonezilla and install it as a GPT? Any additional tips would be appreciated.
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Mundee
03-03-2016, 04:46 AM #1

Hello. You recently moved from Windows 7 to Windows 10, but noticed your HDD is still using the MBR boot sequence after trying UEFI in BIOS. When you restarted, it launched the command line instead of loading the OS. Would it be possible to clone your system using Clonezilla and install it as a GPT? Any additional tips would be appreciated.

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AiNzz
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03-03-2016, 08:47 AM
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You're asking about upgrading to GPT and whether you're using large data drives. It's recommended to perform a complete system reset instead of just copying files.
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AiNzz
03-03-2016, 08:47 AM #2

You're asking about upgrading to GPT and whether you're using large data drives. It's recommended to perform a complete system reset instead of just copying files.

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03-03-2016, 09:07 PM
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For a single HDD, the best option to preserve your data is either uploading it to the internet or employing a backup device. Switching to GPT would erase the entire drive and its contents, so that's not advisable.
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RaiZer_
03-03-2016, 09:07 PM #3

For a single HDD, the best option to preserve your data is either uploading it to the internet or employing a backup device. Switching to GPT would erase the entire drive and its contents, so that's not advisable.

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03-04-2016, 04:04 AM
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I plan to use quick startup and UEFI BIOS features. It would also help knowing there aren’t many critical components on this machine, so a full Windows 10 reinstall shouldn’t be necessary as long as the system stays partitioned as GPT and my Windows 10 license remains active.
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Max846
03-04-2016, 04:04 AM #4

I plan to use quick startup and UEFI BIOS features. It would also help knowing there aren’t many critical components on this machine, so a full Windows 10 reinstall shouldn’t be necessary as long as the system stays partitioned as GPT and my Windows 10 license remains active.

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