Swapping HHD for SSD


  1. Posts : 31
    Windows 7 Home, 64 bit
       #1

    Swapping HHD for SSD


    Hello folks:

    I have a Dell laptop-Studio1558. What I have done so far is a system image. I'm waiting for the new drive to come in. My current HHD is starting to go.

    What I needed to know is if I use system image, will that put Windows 7 on the SSD or not? I also have a OEM Windows 7 disk from Dell. Do I need to use that instead of system image?

    Another thought, what about all the drivers copied into system image, would that be a problem for the SSD when transferring the system image over onto it?

    Thanks for your time.

    dwdraw2
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  2. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #2

    You can transfer the OS from the HD to the SSD.
    This tutorial by whs explains how to do this.
    SSD - Install and Transfer the Operating System
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  3. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #3

    dwdraw2 said:
    Hello folks:


    What I needed to know is if I use system image, will that put Windows 7 on the SSD or not? I also have a OEM Windows 7 disk from Dell. Do I need to use that instead of system image?

    Another thought, what about all the drivers copied into system image, would that be a problem for the SSD when transferring the system image over onto it?
    What did you use to make the image? The built-in Windows tool isn't particularly user-friendly, so there is room for error.

    The image, if restored, would place a replica of the imaged partitions on the SSD. Usually it works, sometimes it doesn't.

    The OEM Windows disk would give you a Windows installation, nothing more. The restored image would include Windows plus anything else found on the partitions in the image---applications you installed, pictures of your cat, whatever happened to be on the partitions you imaged.

    Drivers would be included in the image.

    If the image was made and restored properly, all will be well and the machine will boot up with the SSD.

    If not, what's your plan B?

    Your SSD may include cloning software that might be worth a try.
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  4. Posts : 31
    Windows 7 Home, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks DavidW7ncus and ignatzatsonic for the replies, like always, I do appreciate it.

    For the record, I did the system image on a WD Storage drive, 500 gb. I needed about 65 gb of that space for the image. I used it once in the past, and it delivered perfectly. However, I just might wait and see if the SSD comes with transfer cables. Thanks for that advice ignatzatsonic.

    DavidW7ncus, thanks for the link, I'll click on over there and see what they have to say.

    Thanks again.

    dwdraw2
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #5

    The question asked was, what program did you use to create the image?

    Cloning is good as it makes the new SSD current with the older HDD.
    Image is also good, but only restore you to when the image was created.

    Macrium Reflect Free is a good choice for making backup images.
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  6. Posts : 31
    Windows 7 Home, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks for the reply Ztruker.

    I used the built in imaging in Windows.

    Thanks again.

    dwdraw2
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #7

    Since you used it before successfully you should be okay with the SSD.
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