HDD to SSD

[REAPER]

Hi Guys

I just bought a WD Green 240GB SSD and I want to copy everything from my current Hard Drive to the SSD.

I basically want to make a clone of the HDD with the OS, programs and files.

Please can you advise me on the best way to do that.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[genetic]

Clonezilla

Make sure that your HDD is smaller than the capacity off the SSD you want to clone to.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Seconded Clonezilla.

 

[REAPER]

Ok, Thanks I will try.

 

[REAPER]

Clonezilla

Make sure that your HDD is smaller than the capacity off the SSD you want to clone to.

The SSD did not come with a sata cable, so I need to buy one.

Can I buy any cheap cable or do I need a specific one?

 

[rh1]

I wish to upgrade my old Lenovo T420 hdd. It has windows 7 professional. Other than the above mentioned bigger ssd drive, Clonezilla and backing up, is there anything else I should consider, be aware of?

 

[genetic]

The SSD did not come with a sata cable, so I need to buy one.

Can I buy any cheap cable or do I need a specific one?

SSD's and hard drives never come with cables. Your motherboard or PC should have come with a few, but any SATA cable will do.

 

[gfmalan]

Buy something like this, then you can connect drives to USB, personally I would buy the USB C version.

Check this out on takealot.com, https://www.takealot.com/usb-3-0-adapter-cable-for-2-5-sata-ssd-hdd-drives/PLID43034520