Windows 10: Connecting old SSD to a reset Windows drive

Discus and support Connecting old SSD to a reset Windows drive in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I had a SSD (E:) and a Windows drive (C:) before resetting my computer. These were connected and had the same names of users (Admin, MyName, Public),... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by clalgudi, Jan 1, 2019.

  1. clalgudi Win User

    Connecting old SSD to a reset Windows drive


    I had a SSD (EConnecting old SSD to a reset Windows drive :) and a Windows drive (CConnecting old SSD to a reset Windows drive :) before resetting my computer. These were connected and had the same names of users (Admin, MyName, Public), and the actual SSD was functioning with the drive. I just reset my computer (using safestart) and the SSD (now DConnecting old SSD to a reset Windows drive :) has still maintained the previous data and has the previous users from the computer (Admin, MyName, Public). However, the Windows drive (CConnecting old SSD to a reset Windows drive :) has the user names OtherName and Public. I cannot transfer the files from one drive to another, and the drives aren't connected. Does anyone know how to connect these drives?

    :)
     
    clalgudi, Jan 1, 2019
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  2. topgundcp Win User

    Cloning to SSD then swapping drive letters


    @SamHobbs
    What you want done is very simple and can be done in short period of time. Here's my suggestion:
    There's 2 modes that Windows can be installed: UEFI and the old legacy MBR. Open Disk Management, look at the disk where your C drive is, if there's a
    1. EFI System Partition, your Windows was installed using UEFI.
    2. System Reserved partition, your Windows was installed using MBR
    Next, Connect your SSD to an available Sata port (no need to format or do anything). Download: Macrium Reflect Free . Install and run. Follow the steps below:
    1. From Macrium, click on image this disk under your C drive and save it to either an Internal or External Drive. This will create a single backup image of the whole disk containing your C drive.
    2. Again, from Macrium, click on Restore tab and select the image created from step 1, Select your SSD as the destination drive, click Next->Finish
    3. Exit Macrium. If your Windows was installed using MBR, Open disk management and make sure the SSD is marked "Active" else go to next step.
    4. Shutdown your PC. Disconnect the HD containing Windows C drive then connect your SSD to it.
    5. Reboot. Your PC should boot and the Windows should have C as the drive letter.

    NOTE: The procedure above is to backup your Windows to an image file then copy it back to the SSD. This ensures proper cluster size aligment for the SSD. In addition, Macrium also perform Trimming for the SSD. This is more preferable than cloning.
     
    topgundcp, Jan 1, 2019
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  3. WesKlatt Win User
    Upgrading HP SSD drive on HP 750-524

    I purchased an HP Envy tower with a 128Gb SSD which is where Windows is installed, I have purchased a new 1TB SSD drive that I would like to replace the 128 GB drive with. My machine did not come with the Windows 10 Media, what steps do I need to take before
    I install the new drive and install windows.

    • Where do I get the Windows 10 install
    • What steps are needed to create an Install disk
    • Do I have to deactivate my old install before removing the old drive.
    Please let me know if there are any other considerations.

    Best Regards,

    Wes
     
    WesKlatt, Jan 1, 2019
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  4. dawei Win User

    Connecting old SSD to a reset Windows drive

    Hard drive swap, different connections

    I tried to hook up my old hard drive to a newer mobo, but the hard drive doesn't have the SATA cable (i think that's what it's called). Instead it only has a connection that looks similar to the CDROM data cable.

    I found a spot on the mobo to put it and it seemed like it would work, but when i turn on the computer it starts to boot up, then resets after about 10 seconds (well before it boots windows). Then as its booting up after the reset, it does it again at the same place.

    It obviously recognizes the drive; if i boot up without it connected at all it stops me after only a few seconds saying there is no hard drive.

    But why doesn't it boot up completely?

    (by the way this is for a different system than the one i have the specs listed for to the left)
     
    dawei, Jan 1, 2019
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