SSD + HDD Storage and OS Help

[JustCallMeAllen]

Okay guys, I have my Windows and all of my files stored on my 1TB WD green. I have 131 GB of info on there. I just got my Kingston 240GB SSD and I am trying to run my OS off of the SSD, and keep all of my files on the HDD. I have been working on this for at least a day or so now and I cannot seem to get it to work. Is there a way that I can get all of my data and old settings onto the SSD? I heard that the term is Migrate or Clone, but all of the programs I have found are either expensive or don't work. I need a tutorial or some sort of help because I have already installed Windows on the SSD twice trying to get it to work.

 

[USAFRet]

1. I always recommend a clean reinstall on a new SSD.

2. If you must clone it, DriveimageXML or EaseUS Todo.

If you've already tried installing the OS on the SSD, what didn't work?

 

[JustCallMeAllen]

1. I always recommend a clean reinstall on a new SSD.

2. If you must clone it, DriveimageXML or EaseUS Todo.

If you've already tried installing the OS on the SSD, what didn't work?

Oops I didn't mean to pick you as solution, but I would unlplug the HDD, install Windows on the SSD, and then plug the HDD back in, and then it would boot from the Hard Drive.

 

[USAFRet]

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Verify the boot order in your BIOS.

Install with only the SSD connected.
Change the boot order in the BIOS
If SSD first, it will not boot from the HDD. (if all is otherwise correct)

 

[JustCallMeAllen]

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Verify the boot order in your BIOS.

Install with only the SSD connected.
Change the boot order in the BIOS
If SSD first, it will not boot from the HDD. (if all is otherwise correct)

I had already done this in the BIOS, but I will attempt again. When I tried it once, it said failed BRMGBoot Loader or something of the Sorts. And then I was forced to pres Ctrl+Alt+Delete to restart. Give me a moment to test this.

 

[JustCallMeAllen]

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Verify the boot order in your BIOS.

Install with only the SSD connected.
Change the boot order in the BIOS
If SSD first, it will not boot from the HDD. (if all is otherwise correct)

I set the SSD as the primary boot and it still booted off of the HDD. I don't know what to do at this point, but I might need to reinstall Windows on the SSD.

 

[USAFRet]

As before...

Have only the SSD connected
Install
Once it actually works, verify your boot order
Boot up once or twice
Do all the Windows updates
Then and only then connect the old HDD

 

[JustCallMeAllen]

As before...

Have only the SSD connected
Install
Once it actually works, verify your boot order
Boot up once or twice
Do all the Windows updates
Then and only then connect the old HDD

I was successfully able to boot from the SSD continuously, but I was wondering if I could transfer any of my data such as my User files and program files from my HDD which still has my Old installation on it. Any knowledge on that?

 

[USAFRet]

As before...

Have only the SSD connected
Install
Once it actually works, verify your boot order
Boot up once or twice
Do all the Windows updates
Then and only then connect the old HDD

I was successfully able to boot from the SSD continuously, but I was wondering if I could transfer any of my data such as my User files and program files from my HDD which still has my Old installation on it. Any knowledge on that?

For the most part, that won't work.
The applications need to be reinstalled. When you install something, many entries are made in the Registry and elsewhere.
Some few applications would work, but the majority will need to be actually installed with the new OS.

 

[JustCallMeAllen]

As before...

Have only the SSD connected
Install
Once it actually works, verify your boot order
Boot up once or twice
Do all the Windows updates
Then and only then connect the old HDD

I was successfully able to boot from the SSD continuously, but I was wondering if I could transfer any of my data such as my User files and program files from my HDD which still has my Old installation on it. Any knowledge on that?

For the most part, that won't work.
The applications need to be reinstalled. When you install something, many entries are made in the Registry and elsewhere.
Some few applications would work, but the majority will need to be actually installed with the new OS.

I have a few apps that I use for my homework that stored data on my pc. Is there any way I can use the backup that I have to restore the PC with those files?

 

[USAFRet]

As before...

Have only the SSD connected
Install
Once it actually works, verify your boot order
Boot up once or twice
Do all the Windows updates
Then and only then connect the old HDD

I was successfully able to boot from the SSD continuously, but I was wondering if I could transfer any of my data such as my User files and program files from my HDD which still has my Old installation on it. Any knowledge on that?

For the most part, that won't work.
The applications need to be reinstalled. When you install something, many entries are made in the Registry and elsewhere.
Some few applications would work, but the majority will need to be actually installed with the new OS.

I have a few apps that I use for my homework that stored data on my pc. Is there any way I can use the backup that I have to restore the PC with those files?

Not really, no.