How can I move my pre-installed Windows 8.1 OS to an SSD?

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So, last year I bought myself a computer with Windows 8 already installed. Today, I decided that I would like to move only my Win8 OS to my new SSD to improve the over all speed of the computer, but first I have a few questions.


  • ■ How can I move my pre-installed Windows 8.1 OS to an SSD?
    ■ I haven't purchased an SSD, so before I do, do you think SSD's are worth it?
    ■ I would like to keep all my music, games, and videos on my 1TB HDD. If I do this, does that mean my games, programs, and videos stored on my HDD will not boost faster because they are not on my SSD?


By the way, this is the SSD I think I would purchase: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721107&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL062414&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL062414-_-EMC-062414-Index-_-SSD-_-20721107-L0H

Does the type of SSD matter?

Thanks for taking the time to read this
 
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Yea there is definitely the possibility of files becoming corrupt. I did it about 4 months ago after buying a used 80GB Intel SSD for cheap, and everything is still running well...knock on wood. Now I'm sure this isn't always the case, and also who knows how long my SSD will work properly. But I'm content with using the OEM operating system until that day comes, and then buying my own copy of windows. I also intend on upgrading the SSD in the near future.
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The easiest way is to have anthoer HDD to move everything you don't want to go on the SSD onto, then copy the disk over from the original HDD to the SSD. So like an external HDD or anything that can hold all of your music, games, and videos on it. Otherwise there is software out there that can move just the operating system over, but I think its like $20-30.
 
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Hmm, I did a little bit of research online and it seems like the chances of everything going corrupt are quite high. I don't think that would be the best option for me, considering how inexperienced I am when it comes to this.
 
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Yes, the SSD is worth it. However you will find a 120GB drive will fill up faster than you think and you will need keep a minimum of 10% of the drive space free for optimum performance. If you decide to go with the 120GB drive you might indeed need to move some of your files to an external drive. When doing so make sure you use copy and paste and NOT cut and paste. Most SSD drives come with disk cloning software or have it available for download from the manufacturer's site.
 
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Yea there is definitely the possibility of files becoming corrupt. I did it about 4 months ago after buying a used 80GB Intel SSD for cheap, and everything is still running well...knock on wood. Now I'm sure this isn't always the case, and also who knows how long my SSD will work properly. But I'm content with using the OEM operating system until that day comes, and then buying my own copy of windows. I also intend on upgrading the SSD in the near future.
 
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