Question HDD copying Software

[mark owens11]

I have a 120GB ssd (C drive)and I want to get a 500GB SSD to replace it.Can I get special hdd copying software which will allow me to simply do an exact copy of the 120GB ssd onto the 500GB and then I plug in the 500GB as the main C drive and it works ok? I just dont want to have reinstall win 7 and all the programs again Thanks

 

[rchris]

I think Macrium Reflect software will do the trick. They have a free version.

 

[USAFRet]

I have a 120GB ssd (C drive)and I want to get a 500GB SSD to replace it.Can I get special hdd copying software which will allow me to simply do an exact copy of the 120GB ssd onto the 500GB and then I plug in the 500GB as the main C drive and it works ok? I just dont want to have reinstall win 7 and all the programs again Thanks

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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)
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
Click the 'Clone' button
Wait until it is done
When it finishes, power off
Disconnect ALL drives except for the new SSD
This is to allow the system to try to boot from ONLY the SSD
Swap the SATA cables around so that the new drive is connected to the same SATA port as the old drive
Power up, and verify the BIOS boot order
If good, continue the power up

It should boot from the new drive, just like the old drive.
Maybe reboot a time or two, just to make sure.

If it works, and it should, all is good.

Later, reconnect the old drive and wipe as necessary.
Delete the 450MB Recovery Partition, here:
https://social.technet.microsoft.co...thy-efi-system-partition?forum=w8itproinstall

Ask questions if anything is unclear.
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