Windows 10: how do i swap windows from 1 SSD to a different one?

Discus and support how do i swap windows from 1 SSD to a different one? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; yeah like my title says i just gotta need a word count on this thing..... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by charliewhite3, Mar 18, 2019.

  1. how do i swap windows from 1 SSD to a different one?


    yeah like my title says i just gotta need a word count on this thing..

    :)
     
    charliewhite3, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 2019
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  3. SLI with different cards

    Here is what is did
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    :/ i dont get this doe ?

    okay ive done the same thing as you but i cant put the file back into the folder

    • Copy nvlddmkm.sys in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_5518e59e8d3b48f4\ to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ and replace the existing one.
    that thing
     
    gamingturkey1, Mar 18, 2019
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  4. how do i swap windows from 1 SSD to a different one?

    How do install my copy of Windows 10 on an SSD that I will then swap for the internal SSD in my Dell Laptop?

    I bought a new 500Gb 2.5" SSD and an external USB Hard Drive Case.

    I want to do a fresh install of Windows 10 on this drive externally, then swap it for the existing 125 Gb SSD in my Dell Inspiron 11 laptop.

    I do not have a registration key for Windows 10 as it was preinstalled, and I am concerned that:

    1. The laptop may have a custom Dell installation, ie unique drivers and mods

    2. I will lose my registration

    3. I will lose all my software installations

    4. The laptop will not boot the drive after I swap it in

    Please give me step by step instructions and a heads up of any problems I may encounter and should avoid.

    Thanks

    Peter
     
    PeterBreis, Mar 18, 2019
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