Windows 10: WD Black HDD - Want to move OS to new SSD

Discus and support WD Black HDD - Want to move OS to new SSD in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I was just responding to ROLANDJS about the big difference between Dell XPS-8700 Special Edition and XPS Standard Motherboards. I Know I can put a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by wen, Jan 12, 2017.

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  1. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    WD Black HDD - Want to move OS to new SSD


    OK.

    I imagine what wen was referring to was an m.2 slot.
    Understanding M.2, the interface that will speed up your next SSD | Ars Technica

    But you are correct @RolandJS, there are standard SATA SSDs that just plug into standard SATA ports and power supply connections.
     
    NavyLCDR, Jan 13, 2017
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  2. ROLANDJS
    RolandJS Win User

    Thanks everyone! I was only thinking PlugNPray SSDs and hard-drives for laptops; I totally forgot the original computer in question was a desktop with only standard bays, and should have included in my question how are SSDs installed into desktops, my bad! *Smile
     
    RolandJS, Jan 14, 2017
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  3. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member
    And the answer is, the same way WD Black HDD - Want to move OS to new SSD :)
     
    NavyLCDR, Apr 4, 2018
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