Hi -- I'd describe myself as a mid-level user. I built the PC I'm using now, but there are many, many things I don't understand when it comes to computers and Windows.
When I built my PC two years ago, I included a 64gb OCZ Vertex 3 SSD for the OS and frequently-used programs, such as Chrome, device software, and system support applications. Over two years, updates and so froth have eaten into the SSD, to the point where I have to run disk clean every few days to stay operational.
I've ordered a new 128gb SSD and plan to migrate the same software to it, leaving much more empty space to account for bloat and caching. I'm willing to do a reinstall of Windows and the many programs currently installed on the drive, but I'm wondering if there's any way to maintain the programs (games, Steam, etc.) currently installed on my D: (data) drive.
In short, what's the best way to handle this migration?
When I built my PC two years ago, I included a 64gb OCZ Vertex 3 SSD for the OS and frequently-used programs, such as Chrome, device software, and system support applications. Over two years, updates and so froth have eaten into the SSD, to the point where I have to run disk clean every few days to stay operational.
I've ordered a new 128gb SSD and plan to migrate the same software to it, leaving much more empty space to account for bloat and caching. I'm willing to do a reinstall of Windows and the many programs currently installed on the drive, but I'm wondering if there's any way to maintain the programs (games, Steam, etc.) currently installed on my D: (data) drive.
In short, what's the best way to handle this migration?