How to move WIN-7 64Bit from 128GB SSD to 256 GB SSD

[Alexc4thinfreg]

I think I know how to do this but it's not my specialty. I have Acronis home plus. In order to move everything
from my 128GB SSD would I just use Acronis to backup the 128GB and then use an Acronis startup disk
to restore the backup\image to the bigger SSD?

What about programs that rely on "hardware" id for licensing?
Or would it be more feasible to just move only FSX to the bigger SSD.?
Wouldn't there still be problems for programs\addons such as aircraft.?
There is that pesky registry. If I remove FSX from my "C" drive I regain ~75GBs
of space. Right now I have 28GBs remaining.

1) move all of my current "C" to the bigger SSD
2) move only FSX to the bigger SSD
3 just reinstall FSX on the bigger SSD and,
re-license everything again.( not what I want to do )

What i am trying to avoid is reinstalling FSX
I'ld appreciate any suggestions

Alex

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Normally, I would use choice 1---move all of C to the new SSD.

But--I am not familiar with FSX and "programs that rely on hardware ID for licensing". Never heard of such a thing.

Are you positive that FSX would be aware that it is now on a new SSD after the image restoration?

 

[gregrocker]

I'd use Acronis to clone over the smaller SSD to the larger one using the boot disk.

 

[Alexc4thinfreg]

Hi ignatzatsonic,
I have a program "TSR Autobrake" I use it with FSX. It is used to calculate braking for the Boeing B-737.
I'm sure it uses hareware...to validate. I own\bought all of the programs that I use: There is a program from flight1 that sets the FSX path in the registry: I'm only concerned with program that install themselves into the FSX directory
itself. I would like to know if it is feasible to move FSX to the new SSD and continue using Drive-C for just the O.S.
And thank you for taking the time.

Alex

 

[Alexc4thinfreg]

I'd use Acronis to clone over the smaller SSD to the larger one using the boot disk.

Hi gregrocker, would you please briefly outline your proceedure?
Thanks

Alex

 

[Alexc4thinfreg]

I guess I'll just use acronis to move the entire 128GB disk to the new 256GB disk. If you guys think of any pitfalls please let me know.

Thanks again.

Alex

 

[seavixen32]

You might need to align the new SSD.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/113967-ssd-alignment.html

 

[gregrocker]

The Cloning procedure begins on page 40 of the True Image manual which is the same for retail version as for the WD/Seagate HD's free version used here: http://www.wdc.com/WDProducts/Library/UM/ENG/acronisum.pdf

 

[Alexc4thinfreg]

You guys are solid gold. This is the kind of help I am looking for so, that I will avoid an "aw shit" moment later.
Thanks everyone.

Alex

P.S. If you think of anything else please post them: I will monitor the thread.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Hi ignatzatsonic,
I have a program "TSR Autobrake" I use it with FSX. It is used to calculate braking for the Boeing B-737.
I'm sure it uses hareware...to validate. I own\bought all of the programs that I use: There is a program from flight1 that sets the FSX path in the registry: I'm only concerned with program that install themselves into the FSX directory
itself. I would like to know if it is feasible to move FSX to the new SSD and continue using Drive-C for just the O.S.
And thank you for taking the time.

Alex

I'm not clear on your "hardware validation" concept, but....if you restore an image, the paths in the registry would remain the same. You'd have the same registry.

As far as I can see, the only reason not to keep both the OS and FSX on the new SSD would be because of a lack of space.

 

[seavixen32]

Windows doesn't give a monkey's cuss which internal hard drive it's on and activation and validation issues would only crop up if you had a major change such as motherboard, hard drive, RAM and graphics all at the same time.

The choice is yours, but its worth considering installing Windows on your SSD for the performance boost you'll get.

 

[gregrocker]

Hardware ID normally only makes a difference with a complete hardware change which is why SysPrep removes the HID, SID as well as the drivers.

I don't think a HD/SSD change could be an issue even with the most stringently regulated software. If you're concerned then email or chat with the company.

 

[Alexc4thinfreg]

Thank you ignatzatsonic, gregrocker, and seavixen32,

I've got the picture. I'll probably do it mid november: I'll clone the whole disk.
I've bookmarked and downloaded all the info that you've pointed out.
I'll make sure to remember to do the SSD aligning.

Thanks again.

Alex

 

[Tarka Dal]

If you use Macrium reflect there is no need for aligning. Although apparently 4096 is the best choice for alignment.

 

[Alexc4thinfreg]

If you use Macrium reflect there is no need for aligning. Although apparently 4096 is the best choice for alignment.

Hi Runckle_SP1,
Which version of Macrium should I buy or is the free version sufficient, Also
would you please briefly, tell me of your experience with the Macrium software?
4096? I see, for alignment.
Thanks for your advice.
Alex

 

[Tarka Dal]

Alex
I used Macrium reflect (free Copy) to take an image of my HDD and applied it directly onto the SSD. I tried a Windows image but had problems all the way. No need for quibbling about what else to do as the Macrium reflect free will do it all itself.

 

[Alexc4thinfreg]

Alex
I used Macrium reflect (free Copy) to take an image of my HDD and applied it directly onto the SSD. I tried a Windows image but had problems all the way. No need for quibbling about what else to do as the Macrium reflect free will do it all itself.

Hi Runckle_SP1,

I've downloaded the free version and 'am ready to go. I'll post back in a couple of weeks.
Thanks a lot.

Alex