Windows 10: Windows to go on USB3 SSD faster than Native local HDD

Discus and support Windows to go on USB3 SSD faster than Native local HDD in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Hi there I copied my W10 system to an eternal SSD attached via USB3 with Wintousb. Booting it from USB3 device Windows is much faster / snappier than... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by jimbo45, Aug 12, 2018.

  1. jimbo45 Win User

    Windows to go on USB3 SSD faster than Native local HDD


    Hi there

    I copied my W10 system to an eternal SSD attached via USB3 with Wintousb.

    Booting it from USB3 device Windows is much faster / snappier than from the internal standard HDD.

    Since I have a few spare SSD's I was wondering what's the disadvantage of permanently attching this USB3 device (have enough USB3 ports) and then using the built in HDD (3TB) as data storage. I think Windows to Go updates normally and system is shown as activated with digital license.

    Ok wouldn't be as fast as direct e-sata or even sata connection but the improvement is easily noticeable. I've an image backup of the original system if the SSD fails.

    Any thoughts -- saves breaking open the Miniserver cube and replacing one HDD with an SSD -- there was a place where I could insert a native sata connector and an SSD (there's a DVD slot) but I rescued this machine from the I.T guys at my office for Zilch - because the extra SATA connector on the Mobo was broken (not reparable - stripped off the Mobo). Rest of the server functions OK -- I.T was upgrading also in any case.

    (Gen 10 HPE microserver , 32 GB RAM with AMD quad processor for 0 USD !!).

    Put 4 HDD's in it and works fine - but I think the external SSD method seems OK. Probably not the use a Windows to Go system was intended for by Ms - but I'm a bonkers engineer so I like meddling around.

    Cheers
    jimbo

    :)
     
    jimbo45, Aug 12, 2018
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  2. DaveM121 Win User

    SSD VS HDD

    Storage wise an SSD is absolutely no different to a HDD - 500GB SSD = 500GB HDD.


    The difference between an SSD and an HDD is mainly Read/Write speed - How fast Windows, Applications and Files load

    An SSD is much faster than an HDD

    Also SSD's do not need defragmenting as they employ a totally different method of storing files and deleting files.

    I Hope this Answers your Question!
     
    DaveM121, Aug 12, 2018
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  3. USB3 HDD unreadable after Anniversary update

    Last night another of my computers upgraded itself to AU and surprise, surprise, the USB3 HDD plugged into my router became unreadable (listed as RAW but it works perfectly in a local USB2 port and over the network with non-updated machines).

    This is the third machine now which has upgraded with this result.

    Come on Microsoft - this is a major bug and you have got to fix it
     
    Francisnorton, Aug 12, 2018
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  4. Animalpak Win User

    Windows to go on USB3 SSD faster than Native local HDD

    advises ssd or keep hdd??

    with SSD you get faster windows startup, faster gaming levels loading...

    I suggest go with SSD !!

    SSD are not so reliable for storage but for OS they are perfect.
     
    Animalpak, Aug 12, 2018
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