[SOLVED] Best way to transfer data from old HDD to one in new PC?

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alexswede

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Im just about done with my new PC, but i was wondering hows the best way to go about transferring all my data (Windows, save files, settings) from an old outdated HDD to my new Barracuda 4TB 5400rpm? Thanks for replies

Edit: Im getting a 970 evo plus as a boot drive, and intel optane 32GB for the HDD
 
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Solution
  1. Connect SSD only;
  2. Boot from windows installation media and install windows;
  3. Connect 4TB drive and old HDD;
  4. Copy necessary data from old HDD to new 4TB drive.
  5. If it's necessary to transfer windows 10 license from old pc to new one, then use windows activation troubleshooter.