S sjkuessel Reputable Jan 13, 2015 18 0 4,510 Jan 18, 2015 #1 Hi anyone got experience cloning their old hdd to a new sdd. I need it to be Bootable and have all the programs from my hdd on the new sdd. What cloning programs could you suggest? Did cloning work well for you? Any issues?
Hi anyone got experience cloning their old hdd to a new sdd. I need it to be Bootable and have all the programs from my hdd on the new sdd. What cloning programs could you suggest? Did cloning work well for you? Any issues?
Solution USAFRet Jan 18, 2015 sjkuessel : I would get a 512gb ssd. My hdd is only using 141gb Then cloning is a viable option. I still recommend a clean install, but with those specs/sizes, the clone thing is far less of a problem.
sjkuessel : I would get a 512gb ssd. My hdd is only using 141gb Then cloning is a viable option. I still recommend a clean install, but with those specs/sizes, the clone thing is far less of a problem.
clutchc Titan Ambassador Apr 22, 2009 43,150 411 131,790 Jan 18, 2015 #2 I have done it several times with several builds. I use this: http://www.easeus.com/disk-copy/ Follow this guide: http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/ (they also have a guide for Win8 if you are using it) Upvote 0 Downvote
I have done it several times with several builds. I use this: http://www.easeus.com/disk-copy/ Follow this guide: http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/ (they also have a guide for Win8 if you are using it)
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,342 17,837 184,590 Jan 18, 2015 #3 First question: How large is the new SD, and how much used space is on the old HDD? Upvote 0 Downvote
S sjkuessel Reputable Jan 13, 2015 18 0 4,510 Jan 18, 2015 #4 I would get a 512gb ssd. My hdd is only using 141gb Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,342 17,837 184,590 Jan 18, 2015 Solution #5 sjkuessel : I would get a 512gb ssd. My hdd is only using 141gb Then cloning is a viable option. I still recommend a clean install, but with those specs/sizes, the clone thing is far less of a problem. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
sjkuessel : I would get a 512gb ssd. My hdd is only using 141gb Then cloning is a viable option. I still recommend a clean install, but with those specs/sizes, the clone thing is far less of a problem.