[SOLVED] How to clean install Windows 10 from HDD to SSD

[NewNewUser]

Hello!

Out of excitement I decided to install windows 10 onto my HDD as I wait for my SSD to arrive in the mail. Is it possible to clean to HDD? If so, can I complete this through the ASUS BIOS on my MOBO?

• ASUS Prime 390A
• HDD Seagate Barracuda SD2000M006
• SSD SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2 2280 500GB PCIe Gen3. X4, NVMe 1.3 V-NAND 3-bit MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-V7E500BW

Thank you in advance!

 

[geofelt]

You have an easy problem to solve.
When your 970 evo arrives, install it as well as the Samsung pcie drivers.
Here is a link for what you need:

Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global

Download various software related to your product, including Samsung Magician, designed for use with Samsung's memory products, and find related information.

www.samsung.com

Then also download the Samsung ssd migration software.
You should be able to move your windows C drive and apps to the new ssd.
When done, you change the boot order to boot from the ssd.
After, you can do what you wish with the HDD including wiping it clean.

 

[NewNewUser]

Thank you so much!

 

[ss202sl]

Do you want to install a clean(new) OS, or clone it from the HDD?

 

[NewNewUser]

Do you want to install a clean(new) OS, or clone it from the HDD?

Leaning more towards a clean install for my SSD.

 

[geofelt]

There is no need to reinstall. The app is a C drive mover, not a clone.

If you should want to do a clean install, disconnect the hard drive during the process, or you will never be able to run without the hdd later.

 

[NewNewUser]

I ended up unplugging the HDD, installed windows 10 onto my SSD, shutdown, reconnected HDD, change boot option to SDD, and wiped the HDD using disk utility.