How to clone a Windows OS partition with all the files, including temp

[rajanswain]

Hi all! I have got a 256 GB SSD and wish to use it for my OS and essential software (100 GB + 150 GB, C and D drives, in place of 50 and 150 GB in my current disk). I tried cloning my current 50 GB C drive on a 2 TB Seagate HDD using Acronis TrueImage Home Free and FarStone Drive Clone Free. Both copy the partition but leave out many files (temp files) even though I choose the appropriate options when I am asked to include or exclude temp files. (I would rather delete the temp files manually after cloning.) Is there a way or tool to clone the partition exactly as it is, temp files and all?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

You could try imaging rather than cloning, although I'm not positive cloning would include temp files. I'd guess that it does.

Macrium Reflect Free Edition might do a better job than Acronis and Farstone. Never heard of Farstone.

Is the D drive intended for data only? Is that all the data you have or do you have another standard HDD for data, in addition to D?

 

[mjf]

I'd also go with the Macrium reflect imaging option. Partition your destination SSD then do the drag and drop image restore shown here:
v5: How to restore a backup image (Restore, v5)
Alignment should be ok with the drag & drop but check. See the check here
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/113967-ssd-alignment.html

 

[rajanswain]

Thank you, mjf. Will try out the various options in the weekend.