Anyone used INTEL Data migration software to install SSD?

The Intel® Data Migration Software copies your drive's contents from your old storage device to your new Intel® Solid State Drive (Intel® SSD). 

Before using the Intel Data Migration Software, please review the Intel Data Migration Software User Guide for procedures and system requirements. Intel Data Migration Software requires at least one Intel SSD to be connected to the system.

At Install, if you encounter an error indicating your Intel SSD is not attached, run the idms_1041_workaround.exe (located in the downloaded .zip folder), and then attempt to install the Intel Data Migration Software again.

After you install your Intel® SSD and the Intel Data Migration software, the software will detect both your old and new drives and guide you through the cloning process, that is, show you how to move all of your data from your older drive to your newer SSD. Before you begin, make sure the amount of data on your old drive does not exceed the size of your new SSD.

What's Included in the Intel SSD Reseller or Retail box:

• • Intel SSD (all models)

• • SATA-to-SATA cable used to attach your storage device to your desktop computer (K5 models only)

• • 2.5" to 3.5" mounting bracket used to mount your 2.5" SSD to the 3.5" enclosure in your desktop (R5 and K5 models only)

• • Link to download Intel Data Migration Software

What You'll Need:

• • Computer with the required system specifications (Refer to the "Required System Specifications" section below.)

• • A screwdriver ~3mm

• • If you are installing on a laptop computer, a third-party SATA-to-USB cable adaptor may be needed.

Required System Specifications:
The hardware requirements for the Intel Data Migration Software correspond with the minimum requirements for the operating system installed on the computer to be used with the Intel Data Migration Software. In addition, the Intel Data Migration Software requires the following hardware:

• • Attached Intel SSD

The Intel Data Migration Software rescue media has the following hardware requirements:

• • 1 GB of RAM

• • Processor 1 GHz or faster

• • The recommended minimum screen resolution is 1152x720.

• • The supported operating systems are Windows Vista*, Windows 7*, Windows 8*, Windows 8.1*, and Windows 10*.

The Intel Data Migration Software isn't compatible with Macintosh computers. If you're using a Mac operating system, there are a variety of free tools available for cloning, such as Carbon Copy Cloner*, available here. 

Your Intel SSD comes with instructions on physically installing your drive in your system. Please refer to these instructions.

The Intel SSD upgrade kit (K5 models only) comes with cables designed for data migration on a desktop computer. If you are using a laptop or a netbook, you can purchase a 3rd party hardware interface to migrate your data.

Intel Data Migration Software is available in the following languages: 
English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Polish, and Russian

After Installing the Data Migration Software, the language can be changed in the Help menu.

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For Windows XP support you may use IDMS 2.0.

See the release notes for installation instructions, supported hardware, what is new, bug fixes, and known issues.