pretty basic but i need help using my new ssd

lastgnslingr · Apr 30, 2016

I just got a crucial 250 gb mx200 ssd. my computer model # p6510f. the cpu is a pantheon II 4x though. dont know if i should clone or do clean install, would have to by new os license but want win 10 anyways. im pretty new to all of this but ive proven to be a quick learner at times. i would need well explained step by steps....thanx in advance

USAFRet · Apr 30, 2016

lastgnslingr :

1. What OS do you have now?
2. Do you know the license key?
3. Do you have the relevant install media to go with that license key?
4. How large is total current used space on the existing C drive?
5. Does the current install work to your satisfaction?

lastgnslingr · Apr 30, 2016

USAFRet :

lastgnslingr :

1. What OS do you have now?
2. Do you know the license key?
3. Do you have the relevant install media to go with that license key?
4. How large is total current used space on the existing C drive?
5. Does the current install work to your satisfaction?

1. windows 7
2.nope
3.nope
4.63.1 GB
5.yes

USAFRet · Apr 30, 2016

#2 can maybe be discovered. Install and run Belarc Advisor

That may lead you to getting an actual ISO file. Maybe, depending on what the license is.

Or, we can migrate the whole thing to the new drive. Pretty easy.
Macrium Reflect
Given the SSD size and your current used space, probably no problem.

Is this a desktop or laptop?

lastgnslingr · Apr 30, 2016

USAFRet :

Desk top. i already have macrim reflect DLed
I tried it, and failed. when i formatted the ssd it only showed 147 MB total, 132 MB free. went into bios and it shows up correctly @ 250 GB.

USAFRet · Apr 30, 2016

lastgnslingr :

Then you did something badly wrong in the format of the SSD.
Can you post a screencap of your Disk Management window, with the SSD connected?

lastgnslingr · May 1, 2016

USAFRet :

guess not.....took screen cap....saved to FB...copied link...pasted....didnt show up?

USAFRet · May 1, 2016

lastgnslingr :

1. No FB.
2. See this for posting an image: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2580030/detailed-instructions-posting-images-tom-hardware.html

lastgnslingr · May 1, 2016

USAFRet · May 1, 2016

OK, so your current drive is a 750GB HDD?

Reconnect the SSD, and Delete ALL partitions on it.

Try the clone thing again, selecting only the System partition, and the C partition.

lastgnslingr · May 1, 2016

it is still connected....just erased and now it says 149 MB free....and its green instead of navy

update: had option to erased a different way.....now 150 MB free...and black

USAFRet · May 1, 2016

lastgnslingr :

From your image, are you talking about the "New Volume H: 148GB" on the far right of Disk 0?

If so...that is not your SSD. That is merely a different partition on your HDD.

In that Disk Management, I see a single physical drive, Disk 0.

lastgnslingr · May 1, 2016

USAFRet :

lastgnslingr :

From your image, are you talking about the "New Volume H: 148GB" on the far right of Disk 0?

If so...that is not your SSD. That is merely a different partition on your HDD.

In that Disk Management, I see a single physical drive, Disk 0.

where do i find my ssd?

USAFRet · May 1, 2016

lastgnslingr :

USAFRet :

where do i find my ssd?

It needs to be physically plugged in.
Do you see it in the BIOS?

lastgnslingr · May 1, 2016

Yes...it shows up in bios

USAFRet · May 1, 2016

lastgnslingr :

From that Disk Management window you posted...I'm not seeing it.
I see a single physical drive.

lastgnslingr · May 1, 2016

I agree....but I promiss its in bios....plugged in sata 1 on mobo....shows up on top

USAFRet · May 1, 2016

lastgnslingr :

OK:
BIOS
Device Manager
Disk Management

Where does it show and not show?
Again, with only the existing C drive and the new SSD connected.

lastgnslingr · May 1, 2016

only shows in bios

USAFRet · May 1, 2016

lastgnslingr :

That's not good, and I do not know how to fix that.

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