Windows 10: upgrade hdd to ssd

Discus and support upgrade hdd to ssd in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Good Morning/Evening, I would like to upgrade the hdd of my laptop to ssd. I need all my files and os unchange. May you folks advise me the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by foktim, Mar 4, 2019.

  1. FOKTIM
    foktim Win User

    upgrade hdd to ssd


    Good Morning/Evening,


    I would like to upgrade the hdd of my laptop to ssd.

    I need all my files and os unchange.

    May you folks advise me the procedure?

    thanks beforehand for your help.


    regards

    mark

    :)
     
    foktim, Mar 4, 2019
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  2. JR1107
    jr1107 Win User

    Upgrading from HDD to SSD on Windows 10

    Hi,

    I am planning to upgrade my current HDD (on my laptop) to a Samsung Evo SSD and I have some queries regarding the process. I am aware of the whole media creating process but I'd just wanna know if there would be any activation issues. I believe these are
    the steps involved.

    1. Download the media creation tool. (Please confirm which one)

    2. Replace HDD by SSD.

    3. Boot from USB Drive and install on SSD. (It should not ask for a license)

    4. Install all drivers.

    Is this it? Did I miss any step?

    Thank you
     
    jr1107, Mar 4, 2019
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  3. CHARLIEBOEHM
    CharlieBoehm Win User
    Upgrading Internal HDD to SSD

    I have a Toshiba Satelite S855 with an internal HDD that I am upgrading to an SSD. The HDD is already running windows 10 from the free upgrade opportunity. Once installed, I want to be booting from the new SSD and the HDD will be a storage drive replacing
    the CD bay. I want to do a clean wipe on the HDD.

    What would be the best way to ensure that the SSD ends up with windows 10? I've been given a multitude of answers from people but nobody seems to be confident. I've been told to clone the drives then simply wipe the HDD. I've also been told that I should be
    able to wipe the HDD, install the SSD in the C drive, and then simply install windows 10 from a USB media device. This is the first time I've done something like this so I just want to be sure in my ways.

    So would either of those options work correctly? And if not, how should this be done?

    Thanks!
     
    CharlieBoehm, Mar 4, 2019
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    upgrade hdd to ssd

    upgrade from HDD to SSd

    Hi Peter

    It is definitely worth switching to an SSD, the performance boost is clearly noticeable and boot times are so much faster with an SSD. The upgrade is honestly really worth it in terms of performance

    Please Note, for bet performance, when you get your SSD, you should backup your data and clean install Windows 10 and your 3rd party applications onto that, do not clone the old HDD onto the SSD
     
    DaveM121, Mar 4, 2019
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