Windows 10: Transfer of OS to SSD, but File now too big

Discus and support Transfer of OS to SSD, but File now too big in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I purchased and installed Windows 10 in 2016 the Whole file was +- 20GB worth of space. I now would like to transfer the OS to a new 120 GB SSD... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MasNet, Dec 5, 2018.

  1. MASNET
    MasNet Win User

    Transfer of OS to SSD, but File now too big


    When I purchased and installed Windows 10 in 2016 the Whole file was +- 20GB worth of space. I now would like to transfer the OS to a new 120 GB SSD that I have purchased, but am alerted that it is too small as my "system" folder requires a 440 GB drive to be transferred to.

    :)
     
    MasNet, Dec 5, 2018
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  2. PRABHAT RAJPUT
    Prabhat Rajput Win User

    transfering os files to ssd

    hello sir,

    I am using HDD for last 8 years now I am feeling the need for SSD so is there any way by which I can transfer my OS files to SSD without reinstalling the OS on SSD I just want to make SSD as my main boot hardware

    I don't know very much about computer so please be simple in answering not much technical

    my specs

    processor-- dual core e8500

    ram--4 GB ddr2

    current HDD--seagate 1tb barracuda 7200rpm

    ssd which I am going to buy is liteon 128gb
     
    Prabhat Rajput, Dec 5, 2018
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  3. XPAC5896
    xpac5896 Win User
    Transfer OS from 512 to 1tb SSD


    I'm in the process of building a new rig. I would like to transfer the OS from my current 512 SSD to a 1tb SSD. My Os is already linked to my MS account and I printed out the steps about using the troubleshooter after a significant hardware change. The Question is: Can I clone the 512 to the 1tb or does it require a clean install? OS is Win 10 Pro.
     
    xpac5896, Dec 5, 2018
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  4. MARCEL KURI
    Marcel Kuri Win User

    Transfer of OS to SSD, but File now too big

    Transfer my OS to SSD?

    Hello Juliana,

    I’m sorry to say but Microsoft doesn’t provide the option to transfer only OS from HDD to SSD. However I can recommend the workaround. Please do a clean install on SSD. After that SSD will get the active partition. It will also help you to recover your computer
    if it crashes in the future.

    Before you start doing a clean installation make sure you have backups of all the important information you have on the PC. After the clean install you will be able to restore your information on the HDD.

    Please, follow the steps to do a clean install:

    Prepare a USB/DVD. Refer to the support article provided by PaulSey. You can also watch a video on this page

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    After that please refer to the steps provided by PaulSey in his article on How to Clean Install Windows 10 on a PC Step-by-Step Guide to install the Windows 10 on your SSD.

    Post me back, if you need further assistance.
     
    Marcel Kuri, Dec 5, 2018
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