Windows 10: Moving old HDD to new PC with Windows

Discus and support Moving old HDD to new PC with Windows in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have an old computer I wish to move the HDD from to a new computer that is already running Windows 10 on it. I'd like to be able to save all the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Zera Fox, Jul 20, 2019.

  1. ZERA FOX
    Zera Fox Win User

    Moving old HDD to new PC with Windows


    I have an old computer I wish to move the HDD from to a new computer that is already running Windows 10 on it.

    I'd like to be able to save all the data on the old HDD and use the Windows 10 installation that already exists on the new computer rather than the old HDD.

    My question is, how do I safely remove the Windows 10 install from my old HDD without harming my files so that there is no conflict/dual boot on the new PC that already has Windows 10?

    :)
     
    Zera Fox, Jul 20, 2019
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  2. BASSMAN_SOUNDKING
    Bassman_soundking Win User

    I need to move windows to a new hdd

    I was able to access old hdd now from new windows install. I am going to try to use Acronis to move all programs and games etc....
     
    Bassman_soundking, Jul 20, 2019
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  3. REXCYPHER
    RexCypher Win User
    Transfering OS from old HDD to new HDD

    My old hdd is windows 10, but only has ~30gb left of storage and a broken sata cable receiver. Bought a 3TB hdd. Is there a way to transfer all the files and os system from the old to the new?

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    RexCypher, Jul 20, 2019
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  4. 4EVACRAZIE
    4eVaCrazIe Win User

    Moving old HDD to new PC with Windows

    Need some help with moving HDD

    Sorry for my ignorance, I'm not really knowledgeable with this.

    I'm trying to hook up my old harddrive (from my old AGP) onto my new computer.

    The reason for this is because there are files that I need from that harddrive.

    Would someone care to explain how can I do this step by step, would be appreciated.

    There is still Windows XP os installed on that hdd and what not, would that be a problem?

    Thanks *Toast :toast:
     
    4eVaCrazIe, Jul 20, 2019
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