Windows 10: Cloning of new PCs

Discus and support Cloning of new PCs in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; We have recently taken delivery of 10 new Dell Windows 10 PCs. I spent over 2 hours setting up and configuring one and don't really want to spend that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by dsb_rcc, Mar 29, 2021.

  1. dsb_rcc Win User

    Cloning of new PCs


    We have recently taken delivery of 10 new Dell Windows 10 PCs. I spent over 2 hours setting up and configuring one and don't really want to spend that amount of time on each. I have looked at some articles about cloning PCs, but none have given me the confidence to do it. From what I have read I am looking to do the following:

    1. Make a disk image of the PC I have configured PC1 using Clonezilla
    2. Start up PC2 and do the minimum to successful activation
    3. Make a disk image of PC2 "Just in case"
    4. Load PC1's image to PC2

    It is my understanding that PC2 will activate using the digital licence stored in its BIOS. However, I want to be certain of this and that there are no issues with the licences being OEM.

    :)
     
    dsb_rcc, Mar 29, 2021
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  2. 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, Mar 29, 2021
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  3. cadaveca Win User
    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.
     
    cadaveca, Mar 29, 2021
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  4. cadaveca Win User

    Cloning of new PCs

    Moving to SSD. Clone or not to clone?

    Part of how I keep my SSD fast is to clone it to a platter drive, then clone back. You just want to make sure that you are only cloning teh used space, and not the empty space.


    So, again, I isntall Windows to the ssd. Clone to platter drive, then clone back.

    I am not sure why, but if I do not do the clone step, the drive's speed, and windows booting, decreases substantially within a week or so.

    I am using a Corsair F60 SSD and a Western Digital 500AAKS as drives, and using the free version of Acronis that WD provides, if any of that matters. I am not sure, at this point.
     
    cadaveca, Mar 29, 2021
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