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

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/how-to-migrate-to-a-ssd-without-re-installing-windows.177230/

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gautam21ghosh Original post #1
Aug 27, 2013 at 5:05 PM
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.??
asingh
asingh #2
Aug 27, 2013 at 5:10 PM
Why would you not want to do a fresh install.
krishnandu.sarkar
Aug 27, 2013 at 5:21 PM
I'd suggest re-install. Yes there are 100's of softwares for Disc Copy, but can be a problem later with Registry Issues and all. So it's always recommended to do a fresh install atleast in case of Windows.

Moving to Software QnA, how does this fit to CPU / Motherboards?
G
Aug 27, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Why would you not want to do a fresh install.

because If i do a fresh install I have to reinstall all the basic s/w's and drivers, it is very boring work,.. so only..

I'd suggest re-install. Yes there are 100's of softwares for Disc Copy, but can be a problem later with Registry Issues and all. So it's always recommended to do a fresh install atleast in case of Windows.

Moving to Software QnA, how does this fit to CPU / Motherboards?

I just want to Know is there any possibilities of migrating windows without OS re-install.., if so please reply the procedure..
asingh
asingh #6
Aug 27, 2013 at 7:41 PM
You can read these up. But you will loose the activation license.

How to Migrate to a Solid-State Drive Without Reinstalling Windows
SSD - Install and Transfer the Operating System - Windows 7 Help Forums
Windows 7 Installation - Transfer to a New Computer - Windows 7 Help Forums
How To Migrate Windows 7 to a Solid State Drive
How I Migrated My Existing Windows 7 Installation To An SSD
Windows 7 Installation - Transfer to a New Computer - Windows 7 Help Forums

Take a back up of the important data on a tertiary platter...!

Best of luck.
G
Aug 27, 2013 at 8:51 PM
Thanks for the post... @asingh, i ll try it and let you know :)