Windows 10: Use SSD as cache for HDD

Discus and support Use SSD as cache for HDD in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello everyone! I was wondering if I could use a 128GB SSD as cache for my 2TB HDD. What program should I use? Is it a native Windows feature? Is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/GnossisYT, Jan 17, 2021.

  1. Use SSD as cache for HDD


    Hello everyone!

    I was wondering if I could use a 128GB SSD as cache for my 2TB HDD. What program should I use? Is it a native Windows feature?

    Is this the right subreddit to post this? Thanks Use SSD as cache for HDD :)

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    /u/GnossisYT, Jan 17, 2021
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  2. HDD vs SSD

    HDD is a generic term. A SSD drive is internally labeled as HDD. It appears like your drive is a SSD. The Octane drive appears to be a SSD drive that is a large cache for the drive so the drive appears as SSD because of the cache is 100gb of SSD and the
    remainder is a hard drive. However all the data passes through the cache so it appears as a SSD to the system. I think this is what is happening. It is my best guess.
     
    Richard_Horan, Jan 17, 2021
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  3. Upgraded Windows Transfer from HDD to SSD

    Hi

    My windows was upgraded from 8 to 10 on my laptop few years back. I was trying to get the HDD replaced with SSD. During the copy process, the technician said windows cannot be moved to SSD as it is an upgraded version from 8 to 10.

    Kindly guide if there is a possibility to copy the windows to SSD ? If so, please suggest the steps.
     
    NipunSingla, Jan 17, 2021
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  4. Use SSD as cache for HDD

    OS on new SSD, keep existing data on HDD and use as external drive

    Hi,

    use steps you suggested, there should be no problem.

    Just replace HDD with SSD first then run installation. Do not forget to remove Windows files from HDD after the end of a process.
     
    Igor Leyko, Jan 17, 2021
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