Windows 10: Advice following SSD upgrade

Discus and support Advice following SSD upgrade in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a rather basic question and would be very grateful for any advice. I've recently installed an SSD to replacing my hard drive on a machine that I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by David.M.P.Bevan, Jul 28, 2019.

  1. DAVID.M.P.BEVAN
    David.M.P.Bevan Win User

    Advice following SSD upgrade


    I have a rather basic question and would be very grateful for any advice. I've recently installed an SSD to replacing my hard drive on a machine that I put together myself a few years ago and then completed a fresh install of Windows 10. Do I need to re-install the the software that came with my motherboard?

    Am I correct in thinking that as everything appears to be working I should only be concerned with any utilities built into it that I might need?


    Many thanks

    David Martyn Bevan

    :)
     
    David.M.P.Bevan, Jul 28, 2019
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  2. ANANDSAP123
    anandsap123 Win User

    PC Build Steps

    all parts should be here by friday...any last advice? I will follow the step lists we created guys...
     
    anandsap123, Jul 28, 2019
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  3. LAYTONJNR
    LaytonJnr Win User
    SSD advice

    Hello,

    The Samsung EVO series would always be my first suggestion for an SSD, so good choice IMO. In terms of upgrading, I would keep the HDD for extra storage in the system, especially for something like video files. One piece of advice I would give is consider and look around for options concerning transferring your data from the HDD to the SSD.

    Layton
     
    LaytonJnr, Jul 28, 2019
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  4. DAVNAV
    davnav Win User

    Advice following SSD upgrade

    new pc 1tb hdd to ssd clone advice needed


    Ive just bought a brand new lenovo pc which has windows 10 home 64bit and has a 1tb hard drive fitted, im looking for advice on the following.

    Ive fitted the ssd into the pc but its not shown up so need step by step guide on how to make it active ?

    Next I need help on how to clone the 1tb hdd to the
    Ssd drive, step by step and best software to use and have the ssd as the main drive then use the the 1hdd for storage.I just dont want to break my new system
    Thanks for your time.
     
    davnav, Jul 28, 2019
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