If you want to use newer version of Acronis TrueImage that will work as well, but you need at least the UEFI and data partition. Just avoid old tools because they may not be block size aware.
Thanks for the input! I'll just use the Samsung software and clone the OS and EFI partitions. I'm not going to worry about the recovery partitions. I already have a recovery thumb drive if needed.
I just found it odd that the migration software would only clone 3 partitions
Just wanted to post an update. All went well. My pessimistic side wasn't expecting it to go so smooth. Cloned and swapped drives in less than two hours. First time using SSD. What a difference!
Migration software only offered to copy the C:(OS) partition. It automatically copied the EFI data. Eventually I guess I'll get a caddy and use the old drive for backups
Providing up to 2,400 TBW under a 5- year limited warranty, the 870 EVO meets the industry’s leading standards of reliability. and comes equipped with the latest V-NAND and MKX controller that ensure a stable host experience. Select “ Disk Clone ” under “ Clone ” tab. Download Free Trial Win 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP Secure Download Step 2. Choose the old disk with multiple partitions (here is disk0), and then click “ Next ” to continue. Step 3. Choose the destination disk (here is disk1), and then click “ Next ”. Step 4. In this window, you can view the operation summary.
Lylej
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Hello,
I can't seem to edit my original post. I mistakenly wrote 7 partitions, should have been 5. I've included a screenshot from disk mgmt.
Naturally I'll select the OS and partition 1 (EFI). Just not sure which recovery partition to select.
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Definitely use Samsung Data Migration @
https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/
If you want to use newer version of Acronis TrueImage that will work as well, but you need at least the UEFI and data partition. Just avoid old tools because they may not be block size aware.
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@Lylej
When in doubt clone everything.
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@ieee488 @This Old CPU
Thanks for the input! I'll just use the Samsung software and clone the OS and EFI partitions. I'm not going to worry about the recovery partitions. I already have a recovery thumb drive if needed.
I just found it odd that the migration software would only clone 3 partitions
This Old CPU
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March 16th, 2021 17:00
What you're probably seeing is:
Data partition
Windows Recovery partition
Dell Recovery partition
Dell Hardware Diagnostics partition
UEFI FAT32 100MB partition
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@This Old CPU @ieee488
Hello,
Just wanted to post an update. All went well. My pessimistic side wasn't expecting it to go so smooth. Cloned and swapped drives in less than two hours. First time using SSD. What a difference!
Migration software only offered to copy the C:(OS) partition. It automatically copied the EFI data. Eventually I guess I'll get a caddy and use the old drive for backups
Thanks again!
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June 28th, 2022 02:00
Providing up to 2,400 TBW under a 5- year limited warranty, the 870 EVO meets the industry’s leading standards of reliability. and comes equipped with the latest V-NAND and MKX controller that ensure a stable host experience. Select “ Disk Clone ” under “ Clone ” tab. Download Free Trial Win 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP Secure Download Step 2. Choose the old disk with multiple partitions (here is disk0), and then click “ Next ” to continue. Step 3. Choose the destination disk (here is disk1), and then click “ Next ”. Step 4. In this window, you can view the operation summary.