Windows 10: upgrading from HDD to SSD on older computer

The computer uses a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UDL3 mobo . OS is Windows 10. Very comprehensive Legacy Bios . Bios has capability of using ACHI but currently in IDE mode . The HDD is 500GB and MBR

Main drive has only 3 partitions , System, C Drive for OS and programs . D drive for all other data under users .

Would like to upgrade to a 250GB SSD . But have some questions :

a) Can use Minitool partition wizard to clone all 3 partitions to SSD because the total of the 3 partitions is less than 170GB with lots of unallocated space in the HDD.

b) Can I use GPT instead of MBR in the SSD even though the original HDD is using MBR?

c) Do I change the HDD drive to ACHI from IDE before migrating the HDD to SSD? IF so how to do this safely and not crash the system ?

d) I have 2 other 1T HDD that stores music and videos . Do these have to be changed to GPT ?

e) I will keep Legacy bios as I am not sure whether this mobo supports EFI

TKs

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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

 

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!

 

unlock hdd

Hi Johan,

It is possible that your
HDD was unreadable
causing the error message to appear. We recommend that you perform these troubleshooting steps and check if there are any changes:

• 
  Shutdown
  your
  PC.
  
• 
  Unhooked
  the
  HDD
  and
  turn on
  your
  PC.
  
• 
  Reconnect
  your
  HDD
  and
  restart
  your
  PC.
  

If the issue persists, we suggest that you contact your
laptop/computer's manufacturer
for further assistance.

Update us on how it goes.

Regards.