Tutorial or info on transfering data/cloning a new HDD and then putting Windows 10 onto an SSD

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UnoDosTrace

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So right now I have my primary HDD which is halfway full. I have a new HDD, better and bigger, that I want to become my primary HDD. Once that is complete, I want to take windows 10 off of my HDD and put it on my new EVO 120GB SSD. I'm looking for an extremely newbie friendly guide or advice for doing this because this is way over my head, but I do not want to drop 200$ to Geek Squad for them to do it. I don't have a external HDD to back up any of my data onto either. I do not have a copy or key of windows 7 or 10 other than the one that is currently running on my computer. Torrenting a copy is not an option either because I honestly am not sure how to do that either. I'm really flying blind out here!!!!!

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.

 
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SuperSoph_WD
Hey there, UnoDosTrace!

If you have your Windows installation disk/media, I'd strongly recommend you to simply re-install it on the SSD (but make sure you unplug the HDD first when doing this). Cloning is indeed the next best thing if you don't have the install media. However, it would be great if you could find a way to backup your data before beginning the process, that would be great.
I guess you should take a look at this tutorial then: http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid-state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows
And here's another guide about the SSD & HDD optimization in the system: http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds

Hope these help. Let me know how it...
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Hey there, UnoDosTrace!

If you have your Windows installation disk/media, I'd strongly recommend you to simply re-install it on the SSD (but make sure you unplug the HDD first when doing this). Cloning is indeed the next best thing if you don't have the install media. However, it would be great if you could find a way to backup your data before beginning the process, that would be great.
I guess you should take a look at this tutorial then: http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid-state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows
And here's another guide about the SSD & HDD optimization in the system: http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds

Hope these help. Let me know how it goes! :)
SuperSoph_WD
 
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