New SSD, replace boot drive

[joeunderscoremorris]

I recently got a new SSD because my onboard M.2 drive had not nearly enough storage (32GB). I am wondering how I can replace that one with the new one I bought, keeping all the files and operating system and everything.

 

[ElectrO_90]

You should be able to migrate it over, using software.
Normally the SSD manufacturer will have the software you need from their website.

 

[jankerson]

I recently got a new SSD because my onboard M.2 drive had not nearly enough storage (32GB). I am wondering how I can replace that one with the new one I bought, keeping all the files and operating system and everything.

Depends on what the SSD is you got, is it M.2 or SATA.

If SATA then yes, use the software that comes with the drive.

If M.2 then no unless you have more than one M.2 port, you have to install Windows again on the new drive.

 

[joeunderscoremorris]

You should be able to migrate it over, using software.
Normally the SSD manufacturer will have the software you need from their website.

It looks like the Samsung ssd I have is no longer supported by the software included on their website. I tried a free backup program (EaseUS Todo Backup) and it looks like the cloning was successful, but I couldn't boot off of the new ssd.

 

[ElectrO_90]

Then it has to be something in your bios not selected.
On my aging motherboard, I didn't have a problem with my Z97. I did as you did

 

[USAFRet]

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.com/Forums/windows/en-US/4f1b84ac-b193-40e3-943a-f45d52e23685/cant-delete-extra-healthy-recovery-partitions-and-healthy-efi-system-partition?forum=w8itproinstall
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