transferring HD data

[Mad B]

I was wondering if there is a program for transferring an OS and it content (installed programs, games, photos, ect.) from on HD to another without the potential of losing, corrupting, or otherwise fudging up my data. I understand it's a deal more complicated than copy and past since the he HD needs to be formatted correctly and key boot files won't be transferred in a simple copy paste. However, I dont want to go through the headache of formatting, reinstalling windows, my drivers, my games, my programs, ect. Any suggestions? I looking to transfer my stuff from a 150 64gb 7200 rpm to a 10000 rpm or SSD. Another question, is it cheaper overall (meaning power consumption considered) to get SSD? Also, are they really that much faster than a 7200 rpm drive? I also have a question about my PS supporting another HD but I'll elaborate on thst whenn I have the brand and my specs right in front of me. I'm on my cell roght now.

 

[USAFRet]

1. An SSD is way, way fast. Much faster than any HDD, incl a 10k RPM one.
2. There are mayny migration tools available. Many come included with a new SSD. If not, CloneZilla, DriveimageXML, Macrium Reflect, etc.
3. The migration process is not foolproof. Problems can and do happen.
4. I always recommend a fresh install on a new SSD. Period.

What are the specs of the system you're planning this for?

 

[Mad B]

@USAFRet, why always a new format?

How often and what types of problems tend to happen?

Sorry I'm posting this as an answer. I can't figure out how to reply on the mobile site. It's a little jacked up for me.

 

[USAFRet]

Just reading in here, migrating from an HDD to an SSD usually works. Usually. But I've seen far more issues with people doing a migrqation over just doing a fresh install.

Problems?
Boot partition not being transferred properly
Applications living on other drives not working
Accidental power fail during the process
SSD performance not quite right
Why carry all the old crap from your old install to a new speedy SSD?

It usually works. Usually.