Is it possible, with this kit and SSD, to just move (clone) the Operating System to the SSD?
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It is supposed to be possible, but the software did not work in my case. I kept getting an error message.
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If you clone the drive then you are moving everything from the host drive. If you have the OS DVD then you could do a clean install and have just the OS on the ssd
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Yes, provided the SSD has as much space as you need. I moved the data folders (documents, pictures, music, etc.) onto a standard hard drive, then cloned just the operating system and most-used programs onto the SSD. That gives fast boot and response from the SSD, but cheaper bulk storage on the standard hard drive.
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I moved everything. I wanted the OS. Maybe you could clone it all and then remove all the applications. Or maybe someone else has a better idea.
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changing the drive is easy, any SSD SATA would do. I would go about 250g or bigger if you can afford it. Don't forget to clone from the original to get all the proper drivers .
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Matt, check this link out and hope it works out for you: http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/
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When I used the software that came with the SSD, it only copied the data. You can set up a second partition with a partition program after your done.
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It would have been helpful if you had described what you intend to do. Clone what, exactly, would be a good start. And do you have any extra hardware available, such as an unused HDD that could be used for temporary storage?
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I haven't done it yet but see no reason that wouldn't allow you to. I plan to add more ram to the one I own. As for upgrading the OS that shouldn't be any issue either.
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Yes, it is a msata SSD and can be upgraded. You can Google it or go to YouTube and there are videos in how to do it.
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I just added an SSD in the m2 slot and used imaging software to clone the drive. In my experience with Windows 8, it actually stores the Windows 8 key in the BIOS, so it will install with the correct key by itself (only with computers shipped with Windows 8).
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Yes the SV300S37A (cheaper one) does not come with the conversion kit. i.e. transfer wire, software and case to hold the old drive while copying your data over to the ssd.
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Yes you should be able to do this using something like Clonezilla or Accronis I believe. However, if you are cloning your main drive to the external, you will not be able to use it during that time of course.
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I doubt it, but Crucial tech support (crucial.com/usa/en/support-ssd) could answer this question for sure. I'm not sure why you would want to order it with the OS pre-installed, since their Easy Install Kit and software does a perfect job., Then you won't have to reinstall all your software. Be sure to buy an SSD that is as large or larger than your original hard disk or the cloning process will fail.
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When you clone from a large SATA hard drive to a smaller SSD drive it will most likely not work. Your best bet is to install windows from scratch, treating it as a new install. That way all partitions will be set up correctly.
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Oung S., Yes, you can install an SSD into the unit and use it at the primary boot device after installing an O/S on it.
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Yes I did. if it don't work, download easeus data partition and partition data before you clone. I went from 1tb HDD to 512 ssd with no problems
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There is also an msata slot occupied by a 24Gb SSD used as a boost drive. The msata drive can be replaced with a larger one and used as the boot drive. This tool can be used to copy the OS to the msata SSD easily. http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/migrate-OS-to-SSD/
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The clone kit works great, but you have to have a corsair SSD connected to the supplied cable.The software will not work otherwise.
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No, but if you want to transfer your existing operating system with files and programs intact - a transfer kit is the easiest way to accomplish this. If you are doing a clean install than you do not need the transfer kit, but you will have to reinstall windows- hopefully if this is your intent than you will need a windows installation disk or the manufacturers recovery software