SSD Question

[Zero158adf]

Can you move Windows to an SSD from a Hard drive safely without losing any files?

[corrado33]

You'll probably want to reinstall from a HDD to an SSD, then just use windows migration. I'm not sure if windows would treat the SSD correctly if you just did a bit for bit clone. 

[Zero158adf]

1 minute ago, corrado33 said:

You'll probably want to reinstall from a HDD to an SSD, then just use windows migration. I'm not sure if windows would treat the SSD correctly if you just did a bit for bit clone. 

How could I do this? Is there a video that I could follow? I REALLY don't wanna risk my files being deleted and i just want my Windows to boot faster lol

[KarathKasun]

1 minute ago, Zero158adf said:

How could I do this? Is there a video that I could follow? I REALLY don't wanna risk my files being deleted and i just want my Windows to boot faster lol

Install Windows on the SSD, keep the HDD and dont delete anything off of it.

[Zero158adf]

4 minutes ago, KarathKasun said:

Install Windows on the SSD, keep the HDD and dont delete anything off of it.

That would work? Then it would it just automatically start using the SSD's windows? 

[SALEEN961]

I've cloned a lot of HDDs to SSDs, SSDs to HDDs, and SSDs to SSDs without ever having an issue, I wouldn't worry about it if you're using decent cloning hardware/software.

[Zero158adf]

Just now, SALEEN961 said:

I've cloned a lot of HDDs to SSDs, SSDs to HDDs, and SSDs to SSDs without ever having an issue, I wouldn't worry about it if you're using decent cloning hardware/software.

What software do you use? 

[SALEEN961]

I was using the Samsung Data Migration software, which I really like for cloning drives to a Samsung SSD, when cloning to something else where I can't use that software I use a Inland GDPD01T docking station with a built in cloning feature. For $30 it's a very good hard drive dock and cloning device, I've never had an issue with mine, just be sure to read the directions carefully, it's not something that you should use without reading them first.

[Zero158adf]

2 minutes ago, SALEEN961 said:

I was using the Samsung Data Migration software, which I really like for cloning drives to a Samsung SSD, when cloning to something else where I can't use that software I use a Inland GDPD01T docking station with a built in cloning feature. For $30 it's a very good hard drive dock and cloning device, I've never had an issue with mine, just be sure to read the directions carefully, it's not something that you should use without reading them first.

Ahh, I think i've found their software, it says its free to use on their website but correct me if this is the wrong program. https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/

[SALEEN961]

1 minute ago, Zero158adf said:

Ahh, I think i've found their software, it says its free to use on their website but correct me if this is the wrong program. https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/

Yep that's the Data Migration Software I use, it is free but you can only clone to a Samsung SSD with it, it will not work with other brands. Samsung is my preferred brand anyway, so this doesn't bother me much.

[Zero158adf]

4 minutes ago, SALEEN961 said:

Yep that's the Data Migration Software I use, it is free but you can only clone to a Samsung SSD with it, it will not work with other brands. Samsung is my preferred brand anyway, so this doesn't bother me much.

Its very convenient because I have a samsung ssd lol thank you so much for telling me 

[corrado33]

28 minutes ago, SALEEN961 said:

I've cloned a lot of HDDs to SSDs, SSDs to HDDs, and SSDs to SSDs without ever having an issue, I wouldn't worry about it if you're using decent cloning hardware/software.

I have no doubt it'd work just fine, but windows 10 treats SSDs differently than HDDs (because SSDs have a limited write/read count). I'd be afraid those settings wouldn't get changed if you cloned. 

[Jurrunio]

58 minutes ago, Zero158adf said:

That would work? Then it would it just automatically start using the SSD's windows? 

Just make sure the BIOS sets the SSD as the primary boot device

[SSD Sean]

Cloning works fine between HDDs and SSDs. I use Acronis true image HD with no issues.