Windows 10: SSD drive problem

Hello,


I have an HP laptop with two drives: a 128 GB SSD C drive and a 1TB HDD D drive. When I start up my pc, I always get a notification that there is a problem with my SSD drive and I need to make a backup. When I'm gaming, sometimes my pc just freezes and I have to restart the pc by pushing on the power button. I think this has to do with the problem with my SSD drive.


The question I want to ask, is if it's possible to install Windows and everything else on the D drive, so I don't have to use the SSD drive anymore. I don't think I have a key for Windows 10, as it was on my laptop when I bought it. I have looked on the internet for a solution, but I don't seem to find one.


Is it possible to just open up my laptop and take the SSD out? Will Windows 10 install on my HDD automatically without having the key?


By the way: I already have a backup of my files, so that's already sorted.


Thank you in advance!

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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.

 

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Wait, didnt you say you get the same problem with your SSD as well? this to me suggests that its not a Hard Drive issue but something else like a software clash or Driver problem maybe?

 

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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