copy SSD contents and win 7 os to HHD?

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I currently have an old computer (2008) with a SSD and win 7 I would like to move the SSD to a new build I am working on but copy the contents of the SSD to the remaining HHD in the old system first. The SSD is 120gb with no partition, the HHd is 500gb and empty. Then I will format the SSD and do a clean install of win 8.1 in the new build. Is it best to use EaseUS Disk Copy to do this?
 
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Yes, that should work.
Personally, I'm not a fan of cloning, but it usually works. Usually.
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I want to keep win 7 with the old 2008 computer on a HHD as the OS.... I bought win 7 for 2008 computer then upgraded to the SSD but now want to use the SSD in an entirely new build with win 8.1
 
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Copying 'Programs' does not work.

Either use one of the various cloning applications, or a fresh install of the OS and applications.
 
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Yes, that should work.
Personally, I'm not a fan of cloning, but it usually works. Usually.
 
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Exactly. I would clone the SSD then restore the clone to your HDD, format your SSD and put it in the new machine. Cloning is the only way to keep programs.
 
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