Windows 10: Advice sought on uploading data to HDD instead of SSD...

Discus and support Advice sought on uploading data to HDD instead of SSD... in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I've just bought a new laptop that has both an SSD (256 Gb) and an HDD (1Tb). The first thing I did was to set up my internet connection, and I then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Florio, Oct 29, 2019.

  1. FLORIO
    Florio Win User

    Advice sought on uploading data to HDD instead of SSD...


    I've just bought a new laptop that has both an SSD (256 Gb) and an HDD (1Tb). The first thing I did was to set up my internet connection, and I then installed all my old programs. I now want to upload all of my data (documents, music, videos, photos etc.) that I have saved onto an external hard drive.

    I would now like to put all data onto the HDD and Windows (and other programs) onto the SSD, and then make sure that all new documents, music and photos get automatically saved onto the HDD. I know how to carry out the second task, but I'm not sure how to put existing data onto the SSD, especially since I am not transferring it. If I place my music, documents and photos into the already existing folders in File Explorer, I am sure that they will go onto the SSD. And I'm not sure how the Windows User profile will have to be modified, if at all.

    Can someone offer some advice? Many thanks.

    (Windows 10 version 1903)

    :)
     
    Florio, Oct 29, 2019
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  2. 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, Oct 29, 2019
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  3. DAVNAV
    davnav Win User
    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, Oct 29, 2019
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  4. LESLIE1956
    Leslie1956 Win User

    Advice sought on uploading data to HDD instead of SSD...

    SSD and HDD

    I have a SSD and an internal HDD. I want my docs , scans, pitctures to automatically save to my HDD instead of dragging it later. Or rather I should have the choice of saving it to my SSD or HDD
     
    Leslie1956, Oct 29, 2019
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