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How to transfer SSD from old laptop to new laptop?

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I know how to physically transfer the SSD, I actually replaced the HDD that came in the laptop originally with a 512 GB SSD. What would I need to do on the software side of things to make the SSD work as the new system's drive, and retain all of the old settings and files? Full Disclosure, I have not purchased the new laptop yet, but I am in the process of looking.

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You should back up your personal data somewhere else, do a fresh install of windows on the SSD and install the drivers for the new laptop

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ok, thank you. How would I transfer all my settings, though? would I just have to manually reset the settings?

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6 minutes ago, AcheronHades said:

ok, thank you. How would I transfer all my settings, though? would I just have to manually reset the settings?

Depends on what settings?

If windows settings then you can enable windows settings sync, so the new laptop will have the same wallpaper and settings as the old one.

If you mean program settings then you can transfer the config files, which are usually in documents.

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45 minutes ago, AcheronHades said:

I know how to physically transfer the SSD, I actually replaced the HDD that came in the laptop originally with a 512 GB SSD. What would I need to do on the software side of things to make the SSD work as the new system's drive, and retain all of the old settings and files? Full Disclosure, I have not purchased the new laptop yet, but I am in the process of looking.

1. Remove SSD from laptop A.

2. Insert SSD into laptop B.

3. Boot.

4. ...

5. Profit.

:)

 

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41 minutes ago, AcheronHades said:

ok, thank you. How would I transfer all my settings, though? would I just have to manually reset the settings?

You don't have to do any of that, if you're going from a somewhat recent Intel system to another Intel system literally all you have to do is plug in the new SSD and boot from it.

 

Microsoft will adjust drivers and registry entries automatically for you.

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how recent is somewhat recent? My system is around 6-7 years old, and I am considering switching to a ryzen-based system, would that affect anything?

 

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4 minutes ago, AcheronHades said:

how recent is somewhat recent? My system is around 6-7 years old, and I am considering switching to a ryzen-based system, would that affect anything?

What processor your current laptop uses? What Operating system?

Personal Desktop":

CPU: Intel Core i7 10700K @5ghz |~| Cooling: bq! Dark Rock Pro 4 |~| MOBO: Gigabyte Z490UD ATX|~| RAM: 16gb DDR4 3333mhzCL16 G.Skill Trident Z |~| GPU: RX 6900XT Sapphire Nitro+ |~| PSU: Corsair TX650M 80Plus Gold |~| Boot:  SSD WD Green M.2 2280 240GB |~| Storage: 1x3TB HDD 7200rpm Seagate Barracuda + SanDisk Ultra 3D 1TB |~| Case: Fractal Design Meshify C Mini |~| Display: Toshiba UL7A 4K/60hz |~| OS: Windows 10 Pro.

Luna, the temporary Desktop:

CPU: AMD R9 7950XT  |~| Cooling: bq! Dark Rock 4 Pro |~| MOBO: Gigabyte Aorus Master |~| RAM: 32G Kingston HyperX |~| GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX (Reference) |~| PSU: Corsair HX1000 80+ Platinum |~| Windows Boot Drive: 2x 512GB (1TB total) Plextor SATA SSD (RAID0 volume) |~| Linux Boot Drive: 500GB Kingston A2000 |~| Storage: 4TB WD Black HDD |~| Case: Cooler Master Silencio S600 |~| Display 1 (leftmost): Eizo (unknown model) 1920x1080 IPS @ 60Hz|~| Display 2 (center): BenQ ZOWIE XL2540 1920x1080 TN @ 240Hz |~| Display 3 (rightmost): Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 3840x2160 IPS @ 60Hz 10-bit |~| OS: Windows 10 Pro (games / art) + Linux (distro: NixOS; programming and daily driver)
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