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As you can see I'm a bit of a newb, but this is what these forums are for, no? I have a 55gb SSD that has my OS on it, which I bought years ago that's full, and I now have a much larger SSD. I also have a 1TB HDD in my rig. I'm looking for the simplest way to put my old files onto my new, larger SSD:

1. Do I just back up my files on my SSD to my HDD, install new SSD, transfer files then do a fresh install of my OS onto my SSD?

2. Use a program like clonezilla and maybe some external hard drives?

3. Something else smarter and easier?
 
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Update: ABSOLUTELY NO HELP

I tried multiple iterations of the above posts and actually deselected what I thought was the simplest solution. After about 30hrs+ of trying and reading and troubleshooting multiple multiple steps and hitting road blocks at each step, nothing worked. To quickly summarize the most painful computer building experience I've ever had the pleasure to endure, nothing worked. I tried using windows to make a system image since backing my ssd onto my hdd didn't work (did a backup onto hdd, took out old ssd for new, system couldn't find system image on hdd--funny since "windows for dummies" says that 'back up' creates a system image as well), turns out windows will not recognize my internal HDD (1 tb) to do a...
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Use a clone program to make a copy of your current ssd onto the larger one.
Intel and Samsung offer free versions of acronis true image clone utility that will do the job with their devices.
If you bought a different brand ssd, then you need to find such a utility or buy acronis true image.
 
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If you have a free sata port and cables then install the new ssd and clone the old one to it. When done disconnect the old ssd and swap its data cable to the new one (so that the new one will be in the same sata port the old one was using)

If you don't have a free sata port and as long as windows isn't using the hdd you can run windows backup to create an image of C: onto the hdd. Make your bootable recovery disk if you dont have one (it will prompt you to at the end of the image creation process). Swap drive, boot from the dvd and then restore the image. Going from internal hdd to ssd will be much faster than going thru usb. This is nice because it gives you a backup of c: that you can restore anytime you want.
 
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Update: ABSOLUTELY NO HELP

I tried multiple iterations of the above posts and actually deselected what I thought was the simplest solution. After about 30hrs+ of trying and reading and troubleshooting multiple multiple steps and hitting road blocks at each step, nothing worked. To quickly summarize the most painful computer building experience I've ever had the pleasure to endure, nothing worked. I tried using windows to make a system image since backing my ssd onto my hdd didn't work (did a backup onto hdd, took out old ssd for new, system couldn't find system image on hdd--funny since "windows for dummies" says that 'back up' creates a system image as well), turns out windows will not recognize my internal HDD (1 tb) to do a system image on from my ssd (55gb size). I turned to a cloning program, and finally (to summarize) went for Samsung's device. For some reason windows didn't recognize the extra drive when I used an extra sata port as stated above--I right click my computer icon and only my small ssd and hdd are seen, no 256 gb ssd listed. I put in the Samsung disk though and boom, I see it. Start cloning, and at 98% it says my target drive was disconnected! So, I just removed the hdd since only storage files and games on it so I just have the old and new ssd. Now I just get a blank line on the monitor after boot up. In a fit of complete utter rage, lets just say this procedure has been aborted now. I think the best solution, the one I haven't tried, is the one suggested above where I just take out the old ssd and do a new OS install on the new ssd (all with the hdd unattached). So whoever has a similar problem and is reading this post, unless you are very familiar with clonezilla or some other cloning program and know how to troubleshoot without reading for 2-3 hrs only to hit another roadblock that you have to troubleshoot for another 2-3 hrs, just do a new os reinstall. I have no reason why this was so completely impossible to do. I officially hate computers.
 
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We're sorry you experienced so many problems and frustrations. As mentioned the best option is to install the OS fresh without any other drive installed.
If you haven't done this yet and wish further help then please post your questions along with your system spec's: make and model# of your motherbd, drives, gpu, ram, OS...
 
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I recently purchased and installed a Samsung SSD and I used the "Data Migration" tool to clone my C: drive to the new SSD. Initially, using the DM tool as provided on the Samsung CD, I had the exact same problem as you: "The Drive has been disconnected!" After several attempts, and growing frustration, the tool FINALLY prompted me for an available update! After updating the DM tool, it worked like a charm! Completely copied my C: drive and all of its contents to the SSD! Even copied the hidden SRP (System Reserved Partition). Overall, a very good experience.

Yogi

 
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I give up, I'm following the solution for a fresh install. That is, after I get a new motherboard--see the 'complete utter rage' reference above. I have to get windows 7 anyway for my new rig I'm building which has been beautifully pain-free in comparison. This cursed, I mean old rig, is for my wife so I still gotta get it up and running which wil be this weekend's chore. Thanks guys for the info and support! I don't hate computers just don't know why simple fixes sometimes aren't.
 
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