Windows 10: Moving Windows 10 to a new SSD

Discus and support Moving Windows 10 to a new SSD in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello. Yesterday I purchased a brand new Samsung M.2 SSD, after installing and formatting it, I realized that I needed to move my install of Windows10... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AngelaWidener, Jul 31, 2020.

  1. ANGELAWIDENER
    AngelaWidener Win User

    Moving Windows 10 to a new SSD


    Hello. Yesterday I purchased a brand new Samsung M.2 SSD, after installing and formatting it, I realized that I needed to move my install of Windows10 to it. I was looking for answers on here and the only post I could find with the same topic was one from 2017.

    :)
     
    AngelaWidener, Jul 31, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 31, 2020
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  3. RAJESH_RPV
    Rajesh_rpv Win User
    Move SSD (with windows 10) from old to new desktop

    Hello Greg,

    I may try your suggestion of moving the SSD and buying a new windows 10 license. I also marked question answered in your first post.

    In hindsight, I should have not upgraded to W10 and saved $139. Then built the new PC & bought a new W10 license.

    Rajesh
     
    Rajesh_rpv, Jul 31, 2020
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  4. TIMCORBETT1
    TimCorbett1 Win User

    Moving Windows 10 to a new SSD

    Moving Windows 10 to new SSD drive

    How can i move Windows 10 to a new SSD?
     
    TimCorbett1, Jul 31, 2020
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