Notes for the migration of the old operating system u. Optimization

Sure, Windows has to reinstall the cleanest solution, but wait but a lot of work, especially if you are on C: installs \ Program several Progis.

After brisk delivery of my third already SSD I wanted to try to use the CD supplied 'Samsung Data Migration Software' to reflect my old OS on the new SSD time. The not (!) Included 'adapter cable from SATA to USB 3.0 I ordered additionally. I had in fact obtained by reading other reviews the impression that one could first speak to spare with this adapter when migrating the old BS to the new SSD internal installation, the direct connection of the new SSD to the motherboard. But this is not so !! Even the dreikabelige adapter does require the USB Power Port (!) The SATA connector to the mobo for data transmission. It is therefore necessary every 3 Adapter Cable are connected, in contrast to the port of many HDDs, which satisfies a USB port for data transfer. Such, so to speak, external SATA connection does not exist, but on my PC. So I would have with the adapter cable must connect the SSD to the internal SATA port on the mobo. Slightly frustrated, because deprived of the supposedly more convenient way, so to speak, to be able to migrate my BS externally, it was now as normal:

1. PC case Screw: Connect the new SSD to an available SATA connector. (The old SSD is still there)
2. Connect the SSD power cord. For this you need the way, as an adapter for the 6-pin power adapter power cable.
3. Restart
4. The new SSD is not recognized by Windows (!)
5. Call the cmd console to set up and activate with the input of the following commands the new hardware:
6. 'diskpart'
7. 'select disk (corresponding no. Of the plate type (focus on the size of the SSD)
8. 'create partition primary align = 1024' (important! Activates the TRIM command)
9. 'active'
10. 'format fs = ntfs'
11 'exit'
12. Restart
The new SSD is now recognized in the Disk Management tool. Data Migration: old HDD / SSD -> new SSD can be done.

MIGRATION OF BS to the new SSD / HDD:
The 'Samsung Data Migration' initially used although recognized the new SSD, but spat at about 80% an error message. I recommend for data migration freeware 'Paragon Migrate OS to SSD'. This worked for me for the second time to migrate successfully.

AFTER data migration:
13 old SSD / HDD to expand, SATA connector and power connector can yes to PC side stay inside)
14. Install new SSD -> plug it to the two cables of the old SSD / HDD.
15. restart: the old system will boot on the new SSD
Set up 16 various Windows optimizations. For instructions, abound on the Internet.

"Samsung Magician software" does this optimization settings also. But you have to read in the various settings very well what is actually meant - or simply trust the tool. I lay there rather own hand. From a firmware update with this tool I take distance after some buyers have thus wrecked their SSD (!)

A very important tip:
At first use a SSD and if you do not have reinstalled Windows, the subsequent setting of 'SATA AHCI mode' important so that the SSD for optimal performance:
first step:
1. 'regedit exe' open CMD console
2. Search key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ MSAHCI
3. In the right pane, in the Name column, right-click "Start", and then click "Change" button. Change the value "3" to "0"
Second step: change in the BIOS:
Change 'SATA AHCI Mode' In 'Integrated Peripherals' from the IDE connector on the. This order must be adhered to, otherwise your system will not boot (!)

With the freeware tools 'CrystalDiskInfo' you can check the state of your SSD - with 'AS SSD benchmark' performance.

Since this is already my third SSD, I was not as surprised by the speed boost :-)