I'm looking to transfer just my OS from my 1TB HHD to my 250GB SSD.

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Iain T

Iain T

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I've just bought and installed a Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB to quicken the process of booting up my PC. I've had a Seagate (forgot exact model) 1TB hard drive in my PC for just under a year.

I'm looking to JUST transfer my OS system onto the SSD for the time being, nothing else. I'm also planning on keeping the 1TB HHD for extra space when needed. My 1TB HHD is about 2/3 full.

Is there any way to just transfer my OS onto the SSD. I would not mind installing a fresh copy of Windows 7 again onto the SSD. I have and OEM disc copy of Windows 7 as well as the Product ID number on hand (I'm not sure if that has an impact on anything).

Extra Question:
I'm also planning to download GTA V (through Steam) onto the SSD for optimum loading times. I know it will fit onto the SSD (Still a pretty big download at 59GB). If I were to transfer games from my HHD to my SSD (All Steam games); will I need to re-install the games onto my SSD directly through Steam, transfer them from my C drive (HHD) to my B drive (SSD), or go another route to transfer me games.

Thanks for all the answers in advance.
 
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SuperSoph_WD
Hey there, Iain T!

You can clone the OS from the HDD to the SSD using a cloning software. There are a lot of utilities out there for that purpose like Acronis True Image, which will let you select manually whatever you wish to clone to the SSD.

However, if you have the installation media and the product key on hand for the OS, it is strongly recommended to perform a fresh install on the SSD. Just make sure you unplug the HDD and leave only the SSD until the installation is completed. (If you have both drives plugged in the OS often gets confused and installs system files on both drives, which may result in boot issues later on)
Here's a link that can help you with the whole storage setup...
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Hey there, Iain T!

You can clone the OS from the HDD to the SSD using a cloning software. There are a lot of utilities out there for that purpose like Acronis True Image, which will let you select manually whatever you wish to clone to the SSD.

However, if you have the installation media and the product key on hand for the OS, it is strongly recommended to perform a fresh install on the SSD. Just make sure you unplug the HDD and leave only the SSD until the installation is completed. (If you have both drives plugged in the OS often gets confused and installs system files on both drives, which may result in boot issues later on)
Here's a link that can help you with the whole storage setup: http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds

As for moving your Steam games, I believe this article from Steam Support KB will shed some light on that concern as well: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7418-YUBN-8129

Hope this helped! :) Keep me posted if you have more questions!
SuperSoph_WD
 
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