Windows 10: Swapping hard drives

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    How do I go about backing up windows to clone on a new hard drive?

    :)
     
    timemanT223, Nov 19, 2019
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  2. Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Nov 19, 2019
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  3. Johnny5 Win User
    Building Again

    I just tried to swap the hard drive for the one you suggested keakar but i purchased rush processing so its already in step 3... *Big Grin Swapping hard drives :D
     
    Johnny5, Nov 19, 2019
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  4. Visor_One Win User

    Swapping hard drives

    swapping out hard drive

    can I swap out my hard drive for a ssd and not have to buy another windows os?
     
    Visor_One, Nov 19, 2019
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