Moving OS to SSD but keeping all files on HDD

IzRyt · Apr 1, 2017

OK, so i have a Samsung 250GB SSD which i want to move my windows 10 OS onto from my existing HDD. My HDD has 900GB worth of things on it and I have no way of backing it all up. So my question is if I do a clean install of windows 10 onto my SSD, would i still be able to access all the files and programmes from my HDD without things getting deleted or wiped?

Sorry i this sounds stupid but i cant really find an answer to it and any help is greatly appreciated

kanewolf · Apr 1, 2017

Files, yes. Programs most likely no. Most programs have to be reinstalled because they need entries in the Windows registry to work. Some downloaded games will be OK.

USAFRet · Apr 1, 2017

Steam games will probably be OK.
Doc/Music/Video/Pics....those will be OK.

Any other applications and programs? They will need to be reinstalled.

"...and I have no way of backing it all up"
You really should address this issue. You are one drive crash or virus infestation from losing it all.

IzRyt · Apr 1, 2017

USAFRet :

So if I have to re download some games, will their save files still be intact?

Also yeah it's been in my mind to get a back up HDD for a while, really should stop putting if off

USAFRet · Apr 1, 2017

For the game saves, you'll have to locate exactly where they are.
And each game probably stores it in a different place.

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