Migrating Win 8.1 to new SSD

LesB

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Trying to migrate my system from HD to new SSD. I have system image saved to an external HD via USB 2.0, and also to DVD's.

When I try to restore from the external HD, the recovery window gives me only the option to restore to C: (system), when I want to restore to the SSD.

Restoring from the DVD doesn't work either.

Is migrating possible without 3rd party software? If not, any suggestions as to which will work with 8.1?

Win 8.1 64-bit
HP ENVY TouchSmart 17-j043cl Notebook PC

Thanks,
LesB
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY TouchSmart 17-j043cl
    CPU
    2.4GHz Intel Core i7-4700MQ
    Memory
    12GB DDR3L SDRAM (2 DIMM)
    Browser
    FFox
    Antivirus
    Vipre
Why don't you install a fresh copy of windows 8.1?
The other thing is restoring an image is good for the same material only.

Lievre
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 pro with Media center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    intel
    CPU
    i5
    Motherboard
    intel
    Memory
    12 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia
    Sound Card
    intel
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 27 inches (2)
    Hard Drives
    a lot
    Browser
    firefox
    Antivirus
    none
Why don't you install a fresh copy of windows 8.1?

I second that motion! However, be advised that a clean install will remove your current partition structure and replace it with either a standard Legacy or UEFI structure so I'm hoping you made your OEM recovery discs during setup just in case you need to go back. Now, as far as trying to restore an image to your SSD, there could be issues (even if the entire OEM partition structure is imaged and restored). Specifically, the restoral process may not set the partition starting offsets properly for optimum SSD operation (can't say for sure because I've never done it that way). Also, your new SSD must be larger than you existing hard drive or the restoral won't work anyway. However, if you don't see any roadblocks, I can tell you that Macrium Reflect Free will create the proper image structure for you and restore it to the SSD as well. It also has a drive cloning option that I've never used. Anyway, if you want to try it, you can get it here:

Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download

Here's what it looks like:
macrium.jpg

Good luck with your decision,

my2cents
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
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