[SOLVED] Moving Windows 10 to SSD, Do I have to reinstall drivers?

[CMabalot]

I'm going to be transferring my OS from my HDD to SSD, i'm just wondering if my drivers for say my gpu will have to be reinstalled or are the drivers transferred along with the OS.

Also if anybody knows any hassle-free ways/programs to move the OS then that would be great!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If it's cloned correctly and it's staying with the same computer , no need to reinstall drivers.

 

[CMabalot]

If it's cloned correctly and it's staying with the same computer , no need to reinstall drivers.

Thanks for the quick reply, do you recommend any cloning programs. First time doing thing.

And yes it will be in the same PC, just adding an SSD and keeping the old HDD.

Also will the old HDD with windows affect my pc (since there will be 2 windows technically)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

What SSD , make and model?
You can't keep two windows OS on the same PC under the same license.

 

[CMabalot]

What SSD , make and model?
You can't keep two windows OS on the same PC under the same license.

Kingston A400

Would I need to wipe my old HDD then since I plan on keeping my HDD for my normal files.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes.

 

[CMabalot]

Yes.

Would cloning move everything on my HDD to my SSD, or just the OS.
If so, is there a way to only move the OS since my HDD has more than the storage on the SSD.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

HDD size and SSD Size? How much space is used on the HDD?

 

[CMabalot]

HDD size and SSD Size? How much space is used on the HDD?

HDD has 500gb used space, and SSD only has 240gb.
Total HDD space is 1tb.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would clean install windows to your SSD since it less than half the space of the SSD.

 

[CMabalot]

I would clean install windows to your SSD is less than half the space of the SSD.

Alright cheers, I assume I can clean install using a USB drive since I dont have a disc at hand.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes you can , only have the SSD attached at the time of install:

Setup a Microsoft Account and link your current PC to it , then backup whatever you want to save and perform a clean install on your new SSD and activate it with your Microsoft account from within windows. Skip the key entry during setup and activate it from within windows with the registered Microsoft Account.

How To Create A Microsoft Account For Windows 10

There are many benefits of signing into Windows 10 with a Microsoft account. A Microsoft account allows you to sync Windows 10 settings across devices,

www.intowindows.com

Setup a Windows 10 Account ^

Download Windows 10

Create a USB installer here ^

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsa5r1LvLg&t=54s

 

[CMabalot]

Yes you can , only have the SSD attached at the time of install:

Setup a Microsoft Account and link your current PC to it , then backup whatever you want to save and perform a clean install on your new SSD and activate it with your Microsoft account from within windows. Skip the key entry during setup and activate it from within windows with the registered Microsoft Account.

How To Create A Microsoft Account For Windows 10

There are many benefits of signing into Windows 10 with a Microsoft account. A Microsoft account allows you to sync Windows 10 settings across devices,

www.intowindows.com

Setup a Windows 10 Account ^

Download Windows 10

Create a USB installer here ^

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsa5r1LvLg&t=54s

Thanks a lot!
So I assume since i'm doing a fresh install I gotta reinstall drivers.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Some Yes.