Make a partition with only Windows 8.1 in it. Already installed. And move it to SSD

Asked Sep 12 '14 at 15:25

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I just bought a SSD and would like to migrate the OS from HDD to SSD. I tried easeUS Partition Manager but it says that the disk (120gb) isn't big enough.

I think the problem is that I don't have a specific partition for Windows. It's all in the same Partition of 532gb, maximum 931gb.

I would just like to move OS to SSD but I am not sure how. If not possible. Should I reinstall windows on SSD?

asked Sep 12 '14 at 15:25

Alfred Larsson

You could reinstall on the SSD. Or you could use a program like Acronis. – Linger Sep 12 '14 at 15:28
Thanks. You mean Acronis Disk Director 12? – Alfred Larsson Sep 12 '14 at 15:30
no I was thinking more along the lines of Acronis True Image 2014. It will allow you to backup the drive as an image file. Then restore to the SSD using the same image file. – Linger Sep 12 '14 at 15:32
You could also use Todo Backup Free. – Linger Sep 12 '14 at 15:41
Todo Backup Free Tutorial – Linger Sep 12 '14 at 15:47
Use Paragon Hard Disk Manager, it can transfer your whole OS to another drive. http://www.paragon-software.com/nl/home/hdm-personal/ – Alex Sep 12 '14 at 15:49
Is there less than 120GB of stuff on the bigger drive? – music2myear Oct 03 '14 at 14:45
The smaller, SSD drive, which I like to copy the os to is 120GB. The large, current HDD is 1TB – Alfred Larsson Oct 03 '14 at 14:48
Yes, and how much space is used on that 1TB drive? – music2myear Oct 03 '14 at 15:03

Make a partition with only Windows 8.1 in it. Already installed. And move it to SSD

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