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How to Migrate OS to new Hard disk of the same or different size.
For this example, I am using a 500gb HDD moving a 250gb HDD.
Windows 8, uEFI, GPT & Secure Boot.
Using Paragon 12.
1) Download Paragon 12 from here:
PARAGON Software Group - partition manager, drive backup, hard disk partitioning
Free try link:
Paragon Backup & Recovery Home
2) Install your New HDD to a USB Dvice.

3) Install & Open Paragon B&R 12.
4) Click on Hard Drive Migration.

5) Click Next.

6) Click Next.

7) Click Next.

8) Click Next.

9) Click Next.

9) Click Yes & Next.


10) Click Finish.


11) Remove old HDD & replace with New HDD.

All Done.
http://www.eightforums.com/installa...installed-windows-8-hdd-ssd-7.html#post168528
SSD
As Paragon have updated for Windows 8.1, you will need Paragon 14.
Paragon Hard Disk Manager Professional - Overview
For this example, I am using a 500gb HDD moving a 250gb HDD.
Windows 8, uEFI, GPT & Secure Boot.
Using Paragon 12.
1) Download Paragon 12 from here:
PARAGON Software Group - partition manager, drive backup, hard disk partitioning
Free try link:
Paragon Backup & Recovery Home
2) Install your New HDD to a USB Dvice.

3) Install & Open Paragon B&R 12.
4) Click on Hard Drive Migration.

5) Click Next.

6) Click Next.

7) Click Next.

8) Click Next.

9) Click Next.

9) Click Yes & Next.


10) Click Finish.


11) Remove old HDD & replace with New HDD.

All Done.
http://www.eightforums.com/installa...installed-windows-8-hdd-ssd-7.html#post168528
Epoch said:IT WORKED!
So I know you posted this awhile ago, but I hadn't tried it because I could only find the paid version. After you posted this link I found the free trial version. I installed the program, went to Disk Migration, automated everything, took out the HDD, put in the SSD, and it boot in less than 5 seconds, perfectly.
Wow! There is a solution.
SSD
diesele said:This app checks alignment
Download AS SSD benchmark 1.7.4739 - Technical Details - FileHippo.com
Hover the mouse in the top left box and it will indicate alignment or not.
Getting almost 500Mbps read and 400Mbps best write on the SSD![]()
As Paragon have updated for Windows 8.1, you will need Paragon 14.
Paragon Hard Disk Manager Professional - Overview
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