Windows 10: cloned harddrives duplicated windows and issues upgrading to pro

So a while back I got a new ssd and used samsungs disc cloner to move my hdd onto it.

Now I have two Windows directories and it starts to be weird, I try to boot from the new D: drive and it works and all is good until I want to update to Windows 10 pro.

When I try to do this through microsoft store it just prompts me that it didnt work.


I figure this is because of my weird set up, I boot from D: but my enviromental variables point to old C:

Now what do I do?


I was thinking of wiping my D: drive, backing up the OS from C: and preform a clean install to D: and try to upgrade again, isn't that the sanest thing to do in all of this?

:)

 

Moving to SSD. Clone or not to clone?

I kinda agree with you, but on a wholr, do not. While I have done things a bit differently than this specific situation, by installing Windows directly to the SSD, and cloning after, my testing shows that there are no issues doing this, very little that can go wrong, provided your system is stable.

There are certain features that must be disabled in this situation, like auto defrag and such, but even with a fresh install to the SSD, you need to take steps to ensure that you SSD performs properly, regardless of how the data got there.

Arming yourself with a bit of knowledge can go a long way.

Installing the latest chipset driver, and the RST Tools, will ensure optimal performance of the SSD. but rather than taking my advice, I suggest the OP takes a look here:

http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/sand...7-and-ssds-to-clone-windows-or-reinstall.aspx

Installing The SSD - Install A Solid State Drive In Your Notebook | Tom's Hardware

Keep in mind, also, Digibucc, that many retail drives include software and such that very specifically is to be used to ttranser the OS from an existing mechanical drive to an SSD, and if there really was alot fo issues stemming from the cloning process, they would not have packages like that, simply to eliminate tech support costs. While not the optimal option, cloning is NOT a bad thing, as long as you take the nessecary steps.

 

Cloning an upgraded harddrive

My Toshiba laptop came pre-installed with windows 8.1. I have upgraded to windows 10. Unfortunately, the hard drive SMART is giving me messages that my hard drive is failing. I know that I can clone my existing drive and put the clone on a new drive. However,
the Acronis software that I plan to use has referenced knowledge base 36187 that indicates that windows will have to be reactivated. Since this is a free upgrade offered by Microsoft, how will this be handled. Will I be able to successfully clone a new drive
since my old one is failing. A quick response will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

Cloning an upgraded harddrive

Hi Joan,

I realize the inconvenience you are facing. Let me help you in resolving the issue.

Let me confirm that once you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, you will be able to reinstall, including a clean install, on the same device. You can use the

Media Creation Tool for the same. You won’t need a product key for re-activations on the same hardware. If you make a meaningful change to your hardware(I.e. Like HDD replacement),
you will be required to activate Windows again.

However we can't assure or predict that the cloning will be successful, which is performed using third-party software. I suggest you to take a backup of all your personal files to other external device before you initiate the process.

Keep us posted on Windows related queries and we will be happy to assist you further.