I searched the forum but couldn't find a solution to my question -- i am not even sure i know how to ask this question, so any help is appreciated
My computer is about four years old and I am getting ready for a new build. Over the four years, however, we have accumulated lots of family pictures, kids movies, and other data on our computer. My initial 320GB HDD ran out of space and I added another 750GB HDD last year.
Now, i am considering a new build with an SSD, and would like to reuse the two existing drives. I just don't know, however, how I can ensure i do not lose the ~400GB of files we have on the two separate hard drives today.
What would be the best solution for me? I want to ensure I do not lose the data, follow an easy enough process (I am certainly not whiz like most of you are), and keep the cost low?
Can i simply install the OS on the new SSD and include the two existing two hard drives in the new build, without losing the data?
My computer is about four years old and I am getting ready for a new build. Over the four years, however, we have accumulated lots of family pictures, kids movies, and other data on our computer. My initial 320GB HDD ran out of space and I added another 750GB HDD last year.
Now, i am considering a new build with an SSD, and would like to reuse the two existing drives. I just don't know, however, how I can ensure i do not lose the ~400GB of files we have on the two separate hard drives today.
What would be the best solution for me? I want to ensure I do not lose the data, follow an easy enough process (I am certainly not whiz like most of you are), and keep the cost low?
Can i simply install the OS on the new SSD and include the two existing two hard drives in the new build, without losing the data?