Swapping SSD's (C300 -> 840pro)

[SSdante]

My work computer has a ton of custom software that is a pain to setup. I had a Crucial C300 128GB drive. I just got a Samsung 840pro 256GB drive. Putting a fresh install and reinstalling all the software and incorporating the custom settings would be a nightmare. Before my C300 I had a WD black drive that I tried to switch from without re-installing by aligning the drives, etc. Didn't work and had to reformat anyway.

Is there some direction I can get on as to a method that should work? My last attempt to apply what I learned via google didn't work. I think swapping from a SSD to a SSD should be much friendlier than from a SSD to a HDD.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Old Hippie]

You want to clone the drive.

You're changing drive size which could create a problem for a novice but you can try here.

I use Acronis which has many HD options but it costs money.

 

[timta2]

Old Hippie is right. A good clone is the best option.

 

[GeorgeHR]

He has a WD hard drive.

I think he can download Acronis from the WD site and use it to clone the SSD. All for free.

 

[Old Hippie]

He has a WD hard drive.

I think swapping from a SSD to a SSD should be much friendlier than from a SSD to a HDD.

Doesn't look like he's using the WD drive anymore.

 

[mrtheshaggy]

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[GeorgeHR]

Doesn't look like he's using the WD drive anymore.

He does not have to be using it. It only needs to be present in the system while doing the cloning.

 

[Old Hippie]

He does not have to be using it. It only needs to be present in the system while doing the cloning.

Hopefully that will work out.

I have no experience with those free programs.