How to Migrate to a SSD Without Re-installing Windows??

techconsole · Aug 27, 2013

Hello guys I installed new Kingston SSDNow V100 128 GB SSD Internal Hard Drive to my existing PC setup,
its working and really fast..

now I have a doubt, Is it possible to migrate the windows installation files without re-installing windows.??

Aman27deep · Aug 28, 2013

It is possible, but it's really recommended that you take the extra little effort and do a fresh installation to avoid any errors of any kind.

techconsole · Aug 28, 2013

Thats not a problem.. i just want to try it out..
If you know the steps for migrating windows without re-installing,, pls post it...

babhishek · Aug 28, 2013

there's a thread running on upgrading harddrives wihout reinstalling windows, search and readup, should be the same!

cranky · Aug 28, 2013

If you switch the port operating mode to AHCI you may not be able to boot off the SSD, and if not you will lose a significant amount of performance. If it is already set to AHCI migration is painless and risk-free. Any cloning program can do it for you, and so can Windows (7) by using its recovery utility and a drive image. There are enough step-by-step instructions available online.

Kuantum · Aug 28, 2013

Tyr clonezilla. A bit of learning curve..
http://clonezilla.org/

techconsole · Aug 28, 2013

Tyr clonezilla. A bit of learning curve..
http://clonezilla.org/

Should i trust this S/W, is it worth for cloning..
what is the step by step procedure for cloning..

cyberwarfare · Aug 28, 2013

try macrium reflect
thats what i use

Kuantum · Aug 30, 2013

techconsole said:
Should i trust this S/W, is it worth for cloning..
what is the step by step procedure for cloning..

Googling found this http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/

TechHead · Aug 31, 2013

Paragon Migrate OS to SSD - use it,love it.