Migrating your windows install to a bigger ssd

spoony77 · 13 May 2015 at 20:23

Has anyone done this recently?
I have a 64gb ssd which contains my windows 7 install and all my programmes and I need to move to a bigger ssd that I have purchased but the thought of reinstalling windows fills me with dread.
The thought of migrating to a new drive and getting BSODs or crashes or slow boots also fills me with dread!
So can any of you guys recommend a free programme or utility that you have used that will do the job easily and pain free?
Regards

Minstadave · 13 May 2015 at 20:28

Macrium reflect is good and free.

Most SSDs come with a free tool for this though.

spoony77 · 13 May 2015 at 20:42

Have just looked in the box that my mx100 came in and lo and behold you right there is a keycode for Acronis True Image HD!
Would never have checked if you hadn't mentioned it so thanks - will give it a whirl :thumbs-up:

ED209 · 13 May 2015 at 21:25

if you have no joy with that try this guide here

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18576917

Minstadave · 13 May 2015 at 22:47

spoony77 said:
Have just looked in the box that my mx100 came in and lo and behold you right there is a keycode for Acronis True Image HD!
Would never have checked if you hadn't mentioned it so thanks - will give it a whirl :thumbs-up:

Glad to help