Copy SOME files to an SSD

[davidfersan]

I want to transfer the images I have on my 1TB HDD to a 500GB SSD. I know I can't clone the drive because one is "bigger" than the other. I just want to transfer 80GB of images from one drive to another, and then transfer them back from SSD to HDD. Can I do that? What do I need to do that?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

If it's just regular files you can drag-and-drop.

There's no special process unless you're talking about Windows system files.

 

[boosted1g]

As far as software there is nothing specific you need to just move image files.

As far as hardware goes, if you have a desktop you just hook it up inside the case to a sata port and power (with PC off).
If you have a laptop or no available SATA ports on desktop you will need a usb3.0 to sata adapter.

 

[davidfersan]

As far as software there is nothing specific you need to just move image files.

As far as hardware goes, if you have a desktop you just hook it up inside the case to a sata port and power (with PC off).
If you have a laptop or no available SATA ports on desktop you will need a usb3.0 to sata adapter.

I've read that some software and some cables are not compatible. How can I tell before buying?

 

[USAFRet]

As far as software there is nothing specific you need to just move image files.

As far as hardware goes, if you have a desktop you just hook it up inside the case to a sata port and power (with PC off).
If you have a laptop or no available SATA ports on desktop you will need a usb3.0 to sata adapter.

I've read that some software and some cables are not compatible. How can I tell before buying?

Desktop: Regular SATA cables. Windows File Explorer. Done.
Laptop: a USB dock would work.

 

[davidfersan]

Thank you

 

[popatim]

Please don't use the MOVE feature of windows explorer. Use COPY and then PASTE the files into their new location. This lets you verify the files copied successfully before deleting the originals.

Move sometimes messes up and then deletes your originals anyway leaving you trying to rescue files that have likely been overwritten if you didnt catch it quick enough.

 

[davidfersan]

Please don't use the MOVE feature of windows explorer. Use COPY and then PASTE the files into their new location. This lets you verify the files copied successfully before deleting the originals.

Move sometimes messes up and then deletes your originals anyway leaving you trying to rescue files that have likely been overwritten if you didnt catch it quick enough.

I'll take that into account. Thank you