Thank you for the explanation. I have a question though: If I clone the drive, will I have to unplug the HDD after the cloning is done?
Thank you for the explanation. I have a question though: If I clone the drive, will I have to unplug the HDD after the cloning is done?Windows likes to add partitions to other attached drives, even in spite of direction. Unplugging the data cable (in your case removal) to any other drive in the system is highly recommended.
I would use the installer USB as the tool to delete the partitions on the HDD, then quit. Remove that drive, put in the SSD but leave the back open (if possible with your model) while you install to the SSD, then when it completes hook your HDD back up, go to disk management and format it.
Thank you for the explanation. I have a question though: If I clone the drive, will I have to unplug the HDD after the cloning is done?