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switching over to ssd

vyyper
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So a 2tb HDD has been my main drive for quite a while now and its getting full and slow. So I though t its about time I get an ssd. I'm buying a 480gbs one.

Is there a way I could easily transfer only My OS (win 10) and specific programs to the ssd?

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1 minute ago, Zmax said:

The best way , in my opinion is, doing a clean install. Disconnect the the 2 T HD and install  Windows 10, on the SSD

it's just so much of a hassle to keep transferring my programs, user data...

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3 minutes ago, vyyper said:

it's just so much of a hassle to keep transferring my programs, user data...

i agree. But you just need to do it once. After that you can restore from a backup if you need to reinstall.  

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1 minute ago, Zmax said:

i agree. But you just need to do it once. After that you can restore from a backup if you need to reinstall.  

yeah I know about that.  I was just wondering if there was a way to save me some time

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You will recoup that time with all the time gained from not using a spinning hard drive lol

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Copying the old drive is bad idea in my opinion. But there are software that can do it.

 

 

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If you enjoy having windows issues and random problems in the future then sure, clone or migrate your drive.

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It is possible to clone a drive over to an SSD.

 

The best way is to just back up important data, clean install Windows on the SSD, and format the HDD.

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15 hours ago, Tristerin said:

You will recoup that time with all the time gained from not using a spinning hard drive lol

ahh good point

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