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Author Topic: cloning SSD  (Read 8789 times)

chenks

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cloning SSD
« on: March 26, 2019, 04:19:53 PM »
i need to clone an SSD.. ie make an exact copy (including making it bootable - windows).
i'll then remove the original SSD and replace it with the new one.

what tool do you guys use these days for such a task?
i haven't done it in many years and the last time was using a boot floppy that used Norton Ghost.
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parkdale

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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2019, 05:52:36 PM »
What make of ssd do you use.... as these days most provide cloning tools
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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2019, 06:21:58 PM »
I use Macrium Reflect (free edition) find this to be reliable and very user friendly.
Also use for making regular SSD disk backup images, SSD's can fail without warning.
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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2019, 10:24:03 PM »
Acronis has never failed me
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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2019, 09:09:23 AM »
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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2019, 09:18:41 AM »
I have found Acronis stuff to be excellent.
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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2019, 09:22:11 AM »
I used Paragon software last time I migrated an OS I(admittedly a few years ago) and it work ed very well.

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chenks

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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2019, 12:48:28 PM »
the hardware hasn't arrive yet, so i've not had a chance to test any of the applications yet.
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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2019, 01:03:42 PM »
macrium is a good bet.
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Bowdon

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Re: cloning SSD
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2019, 03:10:40 PM »
I just noticed this thread. I upgraded my dads old laptop hdd to an ssd a couple of days ago.

I have acronis on this computer but wanted a more simple solution.

After watching a video on youtube I bought a samsung 860 evo 500GB 2.5 inch ssd. It was replacing a 250GB hdd.

When I ordered the drive I also ordered a USB to SSD connector.

I then went to the sumsung website and downloaded the samsung data migration software, installed it. Then connected the ssd to the usb-to-sdd cable, and connected the cable to the laptop. Then I ran the software. It saw the new ssd and displayed the current hdd as the source disk, and the ssd as the target disk and clicked the OK button and off it went. It took just over 2 hours. Then it asked me to shut down the laptop and swap the drives. I did. Booted up and all is good.

I believe Crucial also have a similar migration software too for their drives.
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