getting a new ssd, how to use it?

Brayden Kelly · Aug 26, 2015

I'm planning on getting the 850 evo, and i was wondering if there would be a way to install it and put my operation system on it (windows 10) without having to reinstall windows and lose all my files, (i want to keep my files) but i do have a windows 7 cd with the key on it. help please

envy14tpe · Aug 26, 2015

Sorry to say. But the best way to do it is a fresh install. You could write down programs to get them later. But fresh install is the most effective way.

JohnnyLucky · Aug 26, 2015

There are cloning applications that work reasonably. However, glitches sometimes happen. We've had entirely too many forum members experiencing problems when trying to clone from a hard disk drive to an ssd. There is another problem. Over a period time Microsoft Windows turns into what we used to call a "bloated pig". Old useless files and registry entries tend to accumulate. Windows does not do a very good job of eliminating those files.

A fresh clean install of the operating system, drivers, applications, and utilities is the preferred method of installation. Just remember to unplug your old drive when installing Windows to the ssd. Your data files will still be on your old drive. As a safety measure you can copy your data files to a USB flash drive. That way you'll have 2 copies. Once you are satisfied that your new ssd and Windows are operating properly you can transfer your data files either from the old drive or the USB flash drive to the new ssd.

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