replacing hdd with sdd - clone os drive?

aardvark · 15 Feb 2016 at 19:32

hey guys
whats the best way to simply clone over an os (win7) drive to a new ssd?

its a work pc and don't want to install everything new

Philtor · 15 Feb 2016 at 20:11

Free version of Macrium reflect will do the job.

stewski · 15 Feb 2016 at 20:13

Philtor said:
Free version of Macrium reflect will do the job.

What about shrinking from a larger drive to a smaller ssd?

aardvark · 15 Feb 2016 at 20:32

thanks - there is a guide on howtogeek and it uses easeUS partition manager that i have found.
It certainly 'sounds' relatively easy, but any extra advice is welcome.
I'll check out that Macrium, thanks.

RJC · 15 Feb 2016 at 20:37

stewski said:
What about shrinking from a larger drive to a smaller ssd?

Belongs your data does not exceed the new drive you be fine.

stewski · 15 Feb 2016 at 20:41

RJC said:
Belongs your data does not exceed the new drive you be fine.

What software does the shrinking of partition though? I have a problematic win 10 install. Windows wont shrink the volume enough (although the used space is tiny) and GPARTED which I'd usually use can't edit the volume for some reason.

Any other suggestions for reducing a partitions size before/during cloning?

stewski · 15 Feb 2016 at 20:44

P.S. Thanks anyone for suggestions and sorry OP for the short term threadjack!

aardvark · 15 Feb 2016 at 21:00

stewski said:
P.S. Thanks anyone for suggestions and sorry OP for the short term threadjack!

no worries - any new info is always useful to know

KIA · 16 Feb 2016 at 18:34

stewski said:
What software does the shrinking of partition though?
Any other suggestions for reducing a partitions size before/during cloning?

Macrium Reflect.

http://support.macrium.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4670

stewski · 17 Feb 2016 at 10:32

Thanks for that will give it a go this weekend.

Glanza · 17 Feb 2016 at 11:08

If you get a Samsung Evo the software that comes with those will clone it over also.

I've had 0 issues with that on 10 + clones.

bledd · 17 Feb 2016 at 13:05

It's a good idea to take daily/weekly/monthly images with software like Macrium Reflect.

Petrolhead · 27 Feb 2016 at 16:03

The best software for bare metal restore is Symantec

KIA · 27 Feb 2016 at 17:02

cms239 said:
The best software for bare metal restore is Symantec

Tell us more.

Petrolhead · 27 Feb 2016 at 17:59

KIA said:
Tell us more.

Hi its actually symantec backup exec system recovery. I used for the servers when I was an it manager. I also use it at home. It's backup of your os drive on the fly. You can set it to daily, weekly etc and can also define the number of times a day. I just set mine to 7pm each day. You set it to do one full backup and then incremental. I backup to a nas. If my os goes a wall I simply insert the recovery cd, boot to that, setup the iPhone settings and then point the recovery to the cactus on the nas. It usually takes about half an hour to restore you os, apps etc. It's also good if you buy a new drive. Saves hours installing os, apps, settings etc.

I think veritas now own but but torrents are the best way to get it