SSD Clone boot to repair loop and 0 regback bytes

[JoyousCoconut]

I cloned my 2TB SSHD to an 500GB SSD (Windows 10, Macrium Reflect) and the SSD booted to a blank screen after the Windows logo, after messing with it for a while it now boots to windows repair everytime. There are 0 bytes in RegBack in both drives, yet the SSHD boots fine.

 

[USAFRet]

Then you did something wrong with the clone operation.

Redo it
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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[JoyousCoconut]

Then you did something wrong with the clone operation.

Redo it
Specific steps for a successful clone operation:
-----------------------------
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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Alright, I don't think I swapped the sata so I'll try that this time.

 

[karenjoly]

How to Restore 0 Byte Files in Windows 10/8/7? Fixes Available Here! – EaseUS
https://www.easeus.com/file-recovery/restore-0-byte-files.html

 

[JoyousCoconut]

Then you did something wrong with the clone operation.

Redo it
Specific steps for a successful clone operation:
-----------------------------
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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How to Restore 0 Byte Files in Windows 10/8/7? Fixes Available Here! – EaseUS
https://www.easeus.com/file-recovery/restore-0-byte-files.html

I did as you said and it's booted to a Recovery Your PC/Device needs to be repaired

 

[USAFRet]

I did as you said and it's booted to a Recovery Your PC/Device needs to be repaired

Did as who said?

 

[JoyousCoconut]

I did as you said and it's booted to a Recovery Your PC/Device needs to be repaired

Did as who said?

I followed the instructions in your original message, I haven't pressed anything on this screen yet, unsure as to what I should do.

Edit: Ah just realized I accidentally qouted both answers, I see where the confusion was, I am referring to USAFret

 

[USAFRet]

I followed the instructions in your original message, I haven't pressed anything on this screen yet, unsure as to what I should do.

Edit: Ah just realized I accidentally qouted both answers, I see where the confusion was, I am referring to USAFret

Right at the end of the cloning process...
Power OFF
Disconnect all other drives
Power ON

What happens?

 

[JoyousCoconut]

I followed the instructions in your original message, I haven't pressed anything on this screen yet, unsure as to what I should do.

Edit: Ah just realized I accidentally qouted both answers, I see where the confusion was, I am referring to USAFret

Right at the end of the cloning process...
Power OFF
Disconnect all other drives
Power ON

What happens?

It'll take 5 hours to erase and clone again, worth it or should I try to repair a windows 10 burn disc?

 

[USAFRet]

It'll take 5 hours to erase and clone again, worth it or should I try to repair a windows 10 burn disc?

You don't need to "erase".

Let's go back to Step 1.
Does the system boot up properly with only the original drive connected?
Disconnect ALL other drives, and verify this.

 

[JoyousCoconut]

It'll take 5 hours to erase and clone again, worth it or should I try to repair a windows 10 burn disc?

You don't need to "erase".

Let's go back to Step 1.
Does the system boot up properly with only the original drive connected?
Disconnect ALL other drives, and verify this.

Yes, original drive boots up fine, just tried the new drive with no devices and it booted to Recovery again.

 

[USAFRet]

Yes, original drive boots up fine, just tried the new drive with no devices and it booted to Recovery again.

One thing at a time.
OK, so it boots just fine with the original drive.

Redo the clone operation, exactly like this...

Specific steps for a successful clone operation:
-----------------------------
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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[JoyousCoconut]

Yes, original drive boots up fine, just tried the new drive with no devices and it booted to Recovery again.

One thing at a time.
OK, so it boots just fine with the original drive.

Redo the clone operation, exactly like this...

Specific steps for a successful clone operation:
-----------------------------
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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That's exactly how I just did it, I followed every step and now I'm on Recovery.

 

[USAFRet]

What make/model SSD and motherboard is this?

 

[USAFRet]

You followed each and every step?
Including power off, disconnecting the old drive, swapping around the SATA data cables, and then power up?

 

[karenjoly]

You are cloning a large drive to a smaller one. How much data is on the original 2TB drive ?

 

[JoyousCoconut]

What make/model SSD and motherboard is this?

Asus Z97-A
Samsung 860 EVO SSD
Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM006 is the old drive

 

[USAFRet]

What make/model SSD and motherboard is this?

Asus Z97-A
Samsung 860 EVO SSD
Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM006 is the old drive

And as above, how much space is consumed on the current 2TB drive?

 

[JoyousCoconut]

You followed each and every step?
Including power off, disconnecting the old drive, swapping around the SATA data cables, and then power up?

Yes