I successfully cloned my hdd to the ssd but now I have no idea what to do next. In disk management, the hdd says (Boot, Page File, Crash Dump, Primary Partition) while on the ssd it only says (Primary Partition). Do I just go to properties and clean the hdd? I still want to use the hdd as storage.
Step after cloning hdd
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- Mar 16, 2013
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Steps for a successful clone operation
Power off
Disconnect ALL drives except the current C and the new SSD
Power up
Run the Macrium Reflect or clone tool of your choice
Select ALL the partitions on the existing C drive
Click the 'Clone' button
Wait until it is done
When it finishes, power off
Disconnect ALL drives except for the new SSD
Swap the SATA cables around so that the new drive is connected to the same SATA port as the old drive
Power up, and verify the BIOS boot order
If good, continue the power up
It should boot from the new drive, just as like the old drive.
Maybe reboot a time or two, just to make sure.
If it works, and it should, all is good.
Later, reconnect the old HDD and wipe as necessary.
Power off
Disconnect ALL drives except the current C and the new SSD
Power up
Run the Macrium Reflect or clone tool of your choice
Select ALL the partitions on the existing C drive
Click the 'Clone' button
Wait until it is done
When it finishes, power off
Disconnect ALL drives except for the new SSD
Swap the SATA cables around so that the new drive is connected to the same SATA port as the old drive
Power up, and verify the BIOS boot order
If good, continue the power up
It should boot from the new drive, just as like the old drive.
Maybe reboot a time or two, just to make sure.
If it works, and it should, all is good.
Later, reconnect the old HDD and wipe as necessary.
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