Windows 10: Upgrading my SSD - Do I need to reinstall Windows?

Discus and support Upgrading my SSD - Do I need to reinstall Windows? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, I have a Samsung SSD 830 Series 128GB 2.5" disk running basically only Windows. I've moved all users folders to my other HDD (Western Digital... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Hoggorm, Feb 25, 2018.

  1. HOGGORM
    Hoggorm Win User

    Upgrading my SSD - Do I need to reinstall Windows?


    Hi,

    I have a Samsung SSD 830 Series 128GB 2.5" disk running basically only Windows. I've moved all users folders to my other HDD (Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB) and on this disc all Program Files, games etc. are stored.

    Now I bought this Western Digital Blue 3D NAND 500GB 2.5" SATA that I'd like to replace my Samsung SSD with.

    Do I have to reinstall Windows completely or can I copy the Samsung disk over to the WD somehow?

    :)
     
    Hoggorm, Feb 25, 2018
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  2. JATINRAUTELA
    JatinRautela Win User

    do i need to reinstall MS office after upgrading my windows 8.1 to windows 10...?

    do i need to reinstall MS office after upgrading my windows 8.1 to windows 10...?
     
    JatinRautela, Feb 25, 2018
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  3. SUMIT DHIMAN2
    Sumit Dhiman2 Win User
    do i need to reinstall MS office after upgrading my windows 8.1 to windows 10...?

    Nope-As long as it is supported on Windows 10.Office 2007+ editions are supported in Windows 10.

    I would suggest making a backup of data before attempting the upgrade
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, Feb 25, 2018
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Upgrading my SSD - Do I need to reinstall Windows?

    topgundcp, Feb 25, 2018
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  5. HOGGORM
    Hoggorm Win User
    Thank you Top Gun *Smile
     
    Hoggorm, Feb 25, 2018
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  6. BOBKN
    bobkn Win User
    It may be wise to use the approach given in post #2. You'd have an image of the original 128GB drive, a good thing.

    However, the new WDC drive comes with a limited version of Acronis True Image. (Or, you can download it from wdc.com). I haven't used it, but I assume that it'd let you clone the 128 GB drive to the new 500 GB one, while resizing the Windows partition, all in one go.
     
    bobkn, Feb 25, 2018
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  7. HOGGORM
    Hoggorm Win User
    I think I have a good understanding of what I should do now. I watched this YouTube video that demonstrates the use of Macrium:

    How to Clone Windows With Macrium Reflect Free - YouTube

    What I do not fully understand is how I extend the volume to use all space available after completion of the clone.

    Could you explain how this is done?
     
    Hoggorm, Feb 25, 2018
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  8. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Upgrading my SSD - Do I need to reinstall Windows?

    As mentioned above. Just open Disk Management (Win+X->Disk Management).
    Right click on C drive->Extend Volume


    Upgrading my SSD - Do I need to reinstall Windows? [​IMG]
     
    topgundcp, Apr 4, 2018
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