New 2TB SSD - How to make primary??

[Pablo]

I bought a new Samsung 2TB SSD (~$100)

My current 500GB Samsung is doing fine, not full but from 2016. (yeah a little older than I guessed when I posted my dead MB thread!!) If it dies, OoL.

So I would like to make the new larger one primary, make a perfect bootable image.

It's 2023 and I want to forget all the useless 1995 PC stuff stuck in my head (easy most is gone already hahahhaha)

Best PC forum ever!! (no judging)

 

[AandPDan]

Connect the new drive and you can clone it using Clonezilla. Once done, disconnect the original drive.

You don't say what type of computer and BIOS or UEFI. You may need to change BIOS settings if applicable.

 

[Pew]

You'll have to clone your old SSD over to your new SSD or install a fresh version of Windows on it if you want to start new.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

You're moving from an old Intel-based motherboard to a newer AMD-based one. I would reinstall Windows from scratch if I were you.

That said, you may run into Windows product key and activation issues.

 

[demarpaint]

I'd connect the new drive and start with a clean install of Windows. Any errors, corrupt files, or problems will be copied onto the new HDD doing it any other way.

 

[Pablo]

Connect the new drive and you can clone it using Clonezilla. Once done, disconnect the original drive.

You don't say what type of computer and BIOS or UEFI. You may need to change BIOS settings if applicable.

BIOS is brand new ASUS and I have a new i5 CPU

Downloaded super fast. Any tips on Clonezilla?

Thanks!!

 

[97prizm]

Connect the new drive and you can clone it using Clonezilla. Once done, disconnect the original drive.

You don't say what type of computer and BIOS or UEFI. You may need to change BIOS settings if applicable.

I second clonezilla. Easy and reliable

 

[Pablo]

You'll have to clone your old SSD over to your new SSD or install a fresh version of Windows on it if you want to start new.

I have no access to a fresh version on Win 10. I never got a CD or anything when I bought this PC in 2016.

My current C: is pretty clean.

 

[Pablo]

I second clonezilla. Easy and reliable

Oh boy.

It looks tough to me!

Can I have a couple use tips?

I run it from stick memory I believe.

What is the interface after that point?

 

[97prizm]

Oh boy.

It looks tough to me!

Can I have a couple use tips?

I run it from stick memory I believe.

What is the interface after that point?

Hopefully this helps. There are a couple of additional free cloning programs if clonezilla looks too difficult.
Clonezilla how to

 

[mattwithcats]

Samsung has a clone program just for their drives.

Free…
Used it many times with 860 and 870 EVO drives…

Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global

Download various software related to your product, including Samsung Magician, designed for use with Samsung's memory products, and find related information.

semiconductor.samsung.com

 

[Pablo]

Hopefully this helps. There are a couple of additional free cloning programs if clonezilla looks too difficult.
Clonezilla how to

Looks doable, but assumes some knowledge.

 

[Rand]

I use macrim reflect free or acronis

Also it doesn't matter much but I'd use a nvme SSD for boot/primary instead of sata
Upto 5x faster

 

[Pablo]

Samsung has a clone program just for their drives.

Free…
Used it many times with 860 and 870 EVO drives…

Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global

Download various software related to your product, including Samsung Magician, designed for use with Samsung's memory products, and find related information.

semiconductor.samsung.com

That is more my (dummy) speed. Makes a perfect boot clone?

THANKS!!

 

[Pablo]

Hopefully this helps. There are a couple of additional free cloning programs if clonezilla looks too difficult.
Clonezilla how to

Looks helpful but lots of steps. Will keep on hand. JIC.

 

[AandPDan]

Just follow the prompts on Clonezilla. It's very easy to use and yes, you can run it from USB.
No installation is required.

 

[berniedd]

I have used the Samsung Magician cloning software a few times, and it was pretty much straightforward.

 

[demarpaint]

I have no access to a fresh version on Win 10. I never got a CD or anything when I bought this PC in 2016.

My current C: is pretty clean.

If the current C drive is pretty clean cloning is OK. This might help someone with Windows issues on the old drive. If the PC came with Win 10 you'll have no problem, unless MSFT recently changed something. Here's what I did. There is software you can download to find the Win 10 program key, I retrieved the key. I downloaded Win 10 from MSFT, made a bootable USB, then did a clean install of Win 10 onto a new SSD hard drive. It worked perfectly at least half a dozen times for me. I kept the old HDD in the event of a problem, worst case I would have cloned it onto the new SSD.

 

[JMJNet]

I have just finished using Clonezilla.
The one that works the easiest for me is downloading their ISO file and then copy that ISO file using dvd creator apps (google "ISO writer")
Run the dvd to boot and create the clone.
It is not easy because it is Unix based.

The easier way is Macrium or Easeus.
I don't think they are free anymore but you can buy like 1 mo subscription for cheap.
Use it once and you are done.
They are easier to use.

 

[OVERKILL]

The Kingston SSD's come with an Acronis key, I have bought a LOT of them. Send me a DM if you are interested.