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Moving existing install to SSD
I currently run 8.1 on a conventional 500GB HDD and will be moving this install over to a 500GB SSD. Do I need to do any prep work on the SSD prior to migrating the install? Windows 7 required sector alignment if I remember correctly.
OS
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 260 @ 3.2GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A88T-EVO
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Radeon R7 240 2GB
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated
PSU
Seasonic
New Member
VIP Member
Pro User
You might consider using Macrium Reflect to "clone" the HDD to the SSD. When the target is an SSD, MR knows what to do regarding alignment and does it for you.
Missing my GIF avatars:(
Pro User
Like Mark said...if though the SSD is Samsung EVO or PRO it comes with Migration software(plus they are one of the best out there).
OS
Windows 8.1 Update Pro in Hyper-V/Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Cliff's Black & Blue Wonder
CPU
Intel Core i9-9900K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero
Memory
32 GB Quad Kit, G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series schwarz, DDR4-3866, 18-19-19-39-2T
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix O24G, 24576 MB GDDR6X
Sound Card
(1) HD Webcam C270 (2) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (3) Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ BL2711U(4K) and a hp 27vx(1080p)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
C: Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD
E: & O: Libraries & OneDrive-> Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
D: Hyper-V VM's -> Samsung PM951 Client M.2 512Gb SSD
G: System Images -> HDD Seagate Barracuda 2TB
PSU
Corsair HX1000i High Performance ATX Power Supply 80+ Platinum
Case
hanteks Enthoo Pro TG
Cooling
Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB TT Premium-Edition 360mm and 3 Corsair blue LED fans
Keyboard
Trust GTX THURA
Mouse
Trust GTX 148
Internet Speed
25+/5+ (+usually faster)
Browser
Edge; Chrome; IE11
Antivirus
Windows Defender of course & Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit as a
Other Info
Router: FRITZ!Box 7590 AX V2
Sound system: SHARP HT-SBW460 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Webcam: Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO WEBCAM 4K webcam with HDR
I do plan on buying a Samsung Evo. Is there a huge difference between the Pro and Evo?
OS
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 260 @ 3.2GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A88T-EVO
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Radeon R7 240 2GB
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated
PSU
Seasonic
Missing my GIF avatars:(
Pro User
I do plan on buying a Samsung Evo. Is there a huge difference between the Pro and Evo?
For EVO vs. PRO
check out here .
When the migration software is finished you just have to swap out the SATA adapter from the old to the new leaving the old one unplugged at first. Then test if the SSD boots. When that works plug the old one in the second SATA plug and "destroy" all partitions leaving unallocated space-then partition the old disk how you want(I have mine in 2 partitions DATA with the libraries and Backups for Windows 8' File History and my Macrium Reflect's System Image backups. Then Format the partitions.
OS
Windows 8.1 Update Pro in Hyper-V/Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Cliff's Black & Blue Wonder
CPU
Intel Core i9-9900K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero
Memory
32 GB Quad Kit, G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series schwarz, DDR4-3866, 18-19-19-39-2T
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix O24G, 24576 MB GDDR6X
Sound Card
(1) HD Webcam C270 (2) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (3) Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ BL2711U(4K) and a hp 27vx(1080p)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
C: Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD
E: & O: Libraries & OneDrive-> Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
D: Hyper-V VM's -> Samsung PM951 Client M.2 512Gb SSD
G: System Images -> HDD Seagate Barracuda 2TB
PSU
Corsair HX1000i High Performance ATX Power Supply 80+ Platinum
Case
hanteks Enthoo Pro TG
Cooling
Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB TT Premium-Edition 360mm and 3 Corsair blue LED fans
Keyboard
Trust GTX THURA
Mouse
Trust GTX 148
Internet Speed
25+/5+ (+usually faster)
Browser
Edge; Chrome; IE11
Antivirus
Windows Defender of course & Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit as a
Other Info
Router: FRITZ!Box 7590 AX V2
Sound system: SHARP HT-SBW460 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Webcam: Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO WEBCAM 4K webcam with HDR
Think I'll just go with the EVO
OS
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 260 @ 3.2GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A88T-EVO
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Radeon R7 240 2GB
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated
PSU
Seasonic
New Member
VIP Member
Guru
If you plan to "destroy" the installation on the HDD, make sure you migrate ALL partitions to the SSD - including the recovery partitions. Else you have no options for refresh or tools.
OS
Vista and Win7
System Manufacturer/Model
2xHP, 2xGateway, 1xDell, 1xSony
Hard Drives
5 SSDs and 12 HDs