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changing out old ssd for new and bigger
What problems will I face removing old ssd for new and bigger ssd
What problems will I face removing old ssd for new and bigger ssd
If you are simply migrating to a larger drive, you could use EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis which both a clone feature on them. I have personally used EaseUS before in the past.
I would make a clone with free Macrium or free AOMEI Backupper. That's the easiest. If you go the image route, you have to watch the alignment. Macrium keeps the alignment if you do it right. Read the rules under 'Advanced Topics': Reflect_v5
Thanks guys--think I will try the Macrium clone. when it comes to software I'm like an old college roommate who used to say--" I don't understand all I know about this", I was a mechanic and holding things in my hand is easier than holding them in my head.
When you are done with the clone, you will have a lot of unallocated space on the new SSD because it is bigger than the old one. Just right click on C (in disk management) and extend C to include that space.
Be aware that Macrium gives you 2 methods to transfer a system to another drive: cloning and imaging.
I'd probably try imaging even though cloning may work---if for no other reason than that you should familiarize yourself with Macrium imaging and continue to use it in the future to backup your existing Windows installation---which cloning does not do.
I think for his case, cloning is easier. It takes a little longer than making an image but then it is only a one stop shop. But you are correct to point out the importance of frequent images.