[SOLVED] Adding a new SSD M.2. Best option regarding Windows 10

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RichPc

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Nov 1, 2020
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Hi there.

I currently have a small SSD M.2 which is running out of space and have bought a 2nd 1T M.2. (I have 2 M.2 slots)

I'm thinking about removing the current M.2 with the new one and installing windows 10 on the new SSD. (Using the windows creation tool and USB) I want to boot up from the new SSD as it is faster.

Now if i reconnect the old M.2 back into the PC, with the old windows still on there(and games and programs) Would i have any issues?

Also would i need to update all the drivers, Chipsets etc????

If so, whats a better way?
 
Solution
If you change your mind and wish to clone from old to new....

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Specific steps for a successful clone operation:
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Verify the actual used space on the current drive is significantly below the size of the new SSD
Download and install Macrium Reflect (or Samsung Data Migration, if a Samsung SSD)
If you are cloning from a SATA drive to PCIe/NVMe, install the relevant driver for this new NVMe/PCIe drive.
Power off
Disconnect ALL drives except the current C and the new SSD
Power up
Run the Macrium Reflect (or Samsung Data Migration)
Select ALL the partitions on the existing C drive

If you are going from a smaller drive to a larger, by default, the target...

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