C Drive Full - 1 TB SSD clone to 4 TB M.2?

Sportsshooter · Saturday at 11:03 AM

I have ordered a 4 TB M.2 drive and a 4 TB 2.5 inch internal SSD drive. All Samsung, as is my current C drive and a 1 TB SSD drive I use as a Photoshop Scratch drive. RAW and DNG photo files are huge, I have a lot of drives in my DIY PC plus a DAS.

What is the best software to clone my C drive to a new drive? I assume the M.2 SSD is the fastest option. Should I just use Samsung's? I'd like to remove the current C Drive with all current OS, Programs and Data and keep as a backup.

The Samsung Data Migration Tool (Samsung Magician Software) can be downloaded from here.

Windows. I move most images and videos to other drives but my 1 TB SSD C drive is full. I have added a lot of editing programs but still not sure how I've filled the drive up. My signature below is not current equipment.

Thank you.

Tech Junky · Saturday at 11:17 AM

1TB being full means you need to purge files. I run a 1TB and limit Windows to 125GB and then partition off the rest for storage. Apps and OS don't take up 1TB of space!

I use clonezilla and just do a complete image of the drive/partitions and then if needed resize things using Linux GParted or some windows partition manager program.

For cleanup though IOBit has some options that scan things and remove wasted junk like updates.

Sportsshooter said:
My signature below is not current equipment.

Then update it!

WilliamM2 · Saturday at 8:08 PM

As long as the new drive is larger, just use the built in "back up and restore" . Create an image, and apply it to the new drive, go into disk management and resize the partition after. Don't overcomplicate it.

I agree with Tech Junky about having a separate partition for Windows and programs. Makes it quick and easy to create monthly images. So maybe do as above, and shrink the windows partition after you move the files to a new location/partition.

WilliamM2 · Saturday at 8:16 PM

Oh, and as far as why the drive is still full, have you ran a disk cleanup, and the "clean up system files". And turn off system protection if it's on. Sucks up tons of space eventually.

Steltek · Sunday at 2:44 PM

The free version of DiskGenius is also very good for cloning. I've used it to clone drives many times, including one situation on a system where both Macrium Reflect and Acronis couldn't clone the partitions.

DiskGenius Free Edition - Free Partition Manager for Windows

DiskGenius Free Edition is free partition manager and data backup software, providing various features to help you optimize disk utilization and ensure data security.

www.diskgenius.com

mikeymikec · Sunday at 2:57 PM

This program (run with admin privs) will analyse a whole drive and tell you where the usage is in a handy format:

WinDirStat

Windows Directory Statistics

windirstat.net

Samsung Data Migration has been replaced with Samsung Magician. I've used both many times without issue. I've also used EaseUS ToDo Backup Free many times.

Sportsshooter · 2024-11-26T19:30:49-0500

After using some of the recommendations' to clean up my C drive I used Samsung Magician to clone the Samsung 850 PRO 2.5" 1TB SATA III SSD to a new Samsung SSD 870 EVO 4 TB. Everything went smoothly other than needing to reactivate DxO PureRaw. I submitted a support request since they think I've used all my licenses already. Microsoft Office 2016 also required me to activate it but I was able to without any problems. I hope I don't find too many others.

I used the 870 EVO 2.5 SSD for the OS swap instead of the M.2 SSD 990 Pro.

The M.2 SSD 990 Pro installed OK but I don't have the locking clip I see in some installation videos nor do I have any screws small enough to fit my ASUS ROG Rampage V Edition 10 Motherboard. With the older motherboard I don't think there would be much performance difference between the 990 Pro and the 870 EVO and I read some concerns about heat without a heat sink on the 990.

Any suggestions on what size or type of screw would work on my Rampage V? What if I just leave it installed as is? The support is blocked from view in the attached picture but is the same as the silver one a little below it. Thanks.

Tech Junky · 2024-11-26T19:58:44-0500

You would move the support from 22110 to 2280 and then put the screw in. The screws are pretty generic and you might have one you can use from somewhere else. Otherwise you can order them and pay way more than they're worth.

Sportsshooter · 2024-11-26T20:26:16-0500

Tech Junky said:
You would move the support from 22110 to 2280 and then put the screw in. The screws are pretty generic and you might have one you can use from somewhere else. Otherwise you can order them and pay way more than they're worth.

There is a support, you just can't see it in the picture. My motherboard came with no screws that small and I don't know what size I would need to order. Thanks.

Tech Junky · 2024-11-26T21:53:54-0500

Ok. Just find a repair shop and they'll probably give you a couple.

Sportsshooter · 2024-11-26T22:03:14-0500

Tech Junky said:
Ok. Just find a repair shop and they'll probably give you a couple.

I ordered this:

SGTKJSJS M.2 Screw Kit, NVMe Screw m.2 SSD Mounting Kit, Compatible ASUS Motherboard. $3.99 shipped. worth a try. Thanks.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3DLCJ4?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0

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