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The os transfer tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about moving an operating system installation from one storage drive to another, typically from an old HDD to a new HDD or SSD. Common topics include cloning tools like CloneZilla, partition alignment after transfer, and license considerations when moving Windows between drives. Users often seek to avoid reinstalling Windows, programs, and updates by transferring the existing OS image. Threads address both technical steps and potential pitfalls such as performance degradation from misaligned partitions. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 and Vista users performing hardware upgrades or replacements.
  1. NightEagle

    Transferring OS from old HDD to new HDD

    I was wondering something... I have bought a new 1TB SATA hard drive to use in my desktop computer and to replace my old 80GB IDE hard drive currently sitting in there now. I have not long reinstalled Windows on it and installed all the updates. When the new hard drive comes, I want to be able...
    • NightEagle
    • Thread
    • backup computer help data transfer desktop disk cloning file transfer guidance hard drive hdd upgrade ide drive migration migration tools os transfer sata drive storage tech support tutorial windows installation windows update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Computing
  2. S

    Windows 7 Vista & W7 license options

    I have a PC with full legit W7 Ultimate installed. I also have a currently unused full legit Vista license. (originally came with PC .. I bought new OS not upgrade) I am building a new PC and wish to use the W7 license so I can put 64bit W7 on my new PC ... easy enough as it will be a clean...
    • sargan
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit clean install computing family sharing installation legit license license options licensing migration os transfer pc build unlicensed upgrade upgrade path windows 7 windows activation windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. R

    Windows 7 How to align my ssd partition?

    i transferred my Os to SSD in Windows 7 and it is supposed to be aligned correctly. At first, i didnt notice after the degrade of SSD performance. When i check the alignment by using AS SSD it says "BAD". How can i align it correctly? Any help?
  4. miseryguts

    Windows 7 Moving OS (Windows 7 x64) from one HDD to another..?

    Is it possible, and if so how do I go about it/is it something a relative novice could undertake without too much of a problem..? Keeping all files & settings also if possible. Thanks.
    • miseryguts
    • Thread
    • backup settings data preservation disk cloning disk migration file transfer hardware upgrade novice guide os transfer windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  5. C

    Windows 7 Transferring a Windows 7 installation from one drive to another

    Hello there, My Uncle bought a new HDD and wanted to migrate his Windows 7 Installation from its original HDD to the new one (Maxtor to Hitachi). A tech friend of mine recommended CloneZilla, a freeware imaging program which would allow me to make an image of the HDD and transfer it to another...
    • Chamenas
    • Thread
    • backup clone data recovery disk cloning disk imaging disk management hdd transfer hitachi imaging maxtor migration os transfer repair software alternatives storage drive tech support tech tips windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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