Run System Repair Disc after Clone?

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Hi folks,
It's that time again… Changing out my operating system drive for a larger capacity version. At present, I have 256 GB SSD, (C Dr.), that contains the operating system, Adobe, (Photoshop, Acrobat XI, Reader, etc.), and a few other programs such as Microsoft Office 2010 Pro and OnOne software.

The remaining programs and media are installed to a 1 TB HDD, (K Dr). I have another 1 TB HDD that is dedicated to the software and programs of MS FSX, (Z Dr).

I intend to clone my entire C Dr. to a Samsung 840 EVO, 500 GB SSD.

I've already bought the Samsung drive and have it in my possession and I’m going to use it for a number of reasons. So it’s not just a matter of regaining room on the present 256 SSD, (for those who want to suggest Junction Points, LOL).

I was going to use EaseUS cloning software to move only the C Dr. to the new Samsung.

My question is; does it sound like a good idea to run the Windows operating systems repair Disc after I've completed the cloning process and booted up from the new Samsung SSD?

My concern is one regarding permissions and links that may get a little 'scuffed' in the cloning process. I heard that running the Windows operating systems repair disk after such a clone, may be a good idea but I like to know what some of the people on this website think.
Thank you, Rich
 
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I never tried that, but I just cloned a HDD to a 480GB SSD using this guide: http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/
Even though you will be cloning 2 SSDs, I imagine the guide still is valid. And yes, I used EaseUS too. If this is a new SSD, be sure to follow the instructions for aligning the sectors on the SSD. It will keep it from loosing performance and writing itself to an early death.
 
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"...Even though you will be cloning 2 SSDs, I imagine the guide still is valid. And yes, I used EaseUS too..."

Thanks Clutchc!
I'll check out that link, (I just quickly scanned it). BTW; you said you used EaseUS too but are you saying that you used EaseUS in adjunct to the processes laid out in that link?

I have read a lot about 'aligning sectors' on a new SSD before using it. I have several computers and they all have multiple drives. I replaced each one's O/S drive with an SSD about 5 months ago.

My problem is that I can't remember EXACTLY what I did but I believe the cloner tool I used automatically prepped the SSD sectors per the required alignments.

I seem to vaguely remember that step and of course, my systems are all optimized and "Trim" has been applied. That’s why I started this topic, I know that I DID NOT run the system repair disc after I did that clone/transfer.

So I’m just trying to ‘build a net’ sort of speak, so I have an alternative if I find a permissions conflict afterwards. What ticks me off is that I’m almost positive I had made detailed notes on the procedure but if I did, I can’t find them.
Thanks again, Rich
PS; I’ve got to check and make sure my notifications settings are correct in my TomsHardware User control settings. I didn’t get any notice that you had replied and that’s happened before.
 
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Thank you! Very valuable info there and the funny thing is, I was just reading some of my old posted topics on the subject and it was "Sean's" answer that I went with back then. This link is a good guide and I'll be running and reading it on my other computer as I go through the process.

I'm going to close up and shutdown this computer in a few minutes so I can install the new SSD. Then I'll boot backup off the present SSD and update the Firmware for that Samsung. Even though it appears that the 1024k aligning procedure isn't really needed, (from the many posts I've read, the process is done by Windows OS automatically if not the cloning software), I'm going to do the alignment procedure anyway because it's quick and only takes a moment.

If the disc needed it, then it's done and if it was automatically done, it won't hurt it. I'll be using EaseUS and I plan to run my system repair disc BEFORE I do the job and then I'll do it again Afterwards. Also, that process doesn't hurt anything if nothing was wrong but will fix problems that may come up if I have one.
Thanks again Cutchc, I tagged the solution to your post.
Rich
 
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