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Updating hard drive

Tyrone Bigguns

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Jul 11, 2016
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So i am ready to switch out to SSD. I have win 10 on the PC. How can i do it without reinstalling everything one at a time and making a week long project?
 

Golfdriver97

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You could try cloning the drive. However, I do agree with @Timbre70, if you can, do a fresh install. You can eliminate the possibility of errors coming up if you do.
 

xandros9

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I used Macrium Reflect to create a clone of the drive (plugged in via a SATA - USB adapter) with no issues a couple times, but that’s just me. YMMV.

I may not be getting the best performance but running SATA II and a Core 2 Duo probably makes it a negligible difference.