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Re: Replacing PC - which software
Posted: October 31st, 2023, 8:09 pm
by ReformedCharacter
FWIW my guess is that the problem is caused by the fact that the clone was made via USB:
If a portable device (e.g. an external USB device) is connected to the Target Drive for cloning, then this
software may not function properly because of the USB adapter.
https://download.semiconductor.samsung.com/resources/user-manual/Samsung_SSD_Data_Migration_User_Manual_English_US_revision_v6.pdfSo if the PC does not boot without errors then I'd suggest cloning via SATA, temporarily disconnecting the CD\DVD if another port is not available on the motherboard.
RC
Re: Replacing PC - which software
Posted: October 31st, 2023, 8:20 pm
by Arborbridge
If I need to try via CD/DVD port, what do I do about the first clone already on the the SSD? Would there likely be some conflict?
The other thought I had: if I'm cloning the PC an'all, am I not possibly cloning whatever is preventing the HD from booting up normally?
Arb.
Re: Replacing PC - which software
Posted: October 31st, 2023, 8:24 pm
by Arborbridge
Does this have any relevance here?
15. If the Target Drive is a Samsung NVMe SSD and it does not have the Samsung NVMe Driver installed
on it, then this software may not function properly.
Re: Replacing PC - which software
Posted: October 31st, 2023, 8:26 pm
by ReformedCharacter
Arborbridge wrote:If I need to try via CD/DVD port, what do I do about the first clone already on the the SSD? Would there likely be some conflict?
The other thought I had: if I'm cloning the PC an'all, am I not possibly cloning whatever is preventing the HD from booting up normally?
Arb.
The new clone will completely overwrite the old one. Since your PC is still working - albeit showing disk errors - it is likely that the clone will be fine.
RC
Re: Replacing PC - which software
Posted: October 31st, 2023, 8:36 pm
by mc2fool
Arborbridge wrote:Does this have any relevance here?
15. If the Target Drive is a Samsung NVMe SSD and it does not have the Samsung NVMe Driver installed
on it, then this software may not function properly.
No. An NVMe SSD is a drive on an internal card, not in a sealed "box" like yours. E.g.
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2066798
Re: Replacing PC - which software
Posted: November 2nd, 2023, 12:35 pm
by Arborbridge
This morning I plucked up courage and changed drives.
Unplugged the old one, plugged in the SSD and to my relief it booted up normally. I haven't fully road tested the system yet, but everything seems to work as normal - though faster - so far.
My thanks to all my Lemon friends who guided me and persuaded my I could do this thing while knowing almost nothing about what I was doing.
As somebody commented: "Switch off, unplug the old drive, plug in the new. It is really as simple as that".
I just hope I haven't spoken too soon!
Arb.
Re: Replacing PC - which software
Posted: November 2nd, 2023, 1:11 pm
by BullDog
Arborbridge wrote:This morning I plucked up courage and changed drives.
Unplugged the old one, plugged in the SSD and to my relief it booted up normally. I haven't fully road tested the system yet, but everything seems to work as normal - though faster - so far.
My thanks to all my Lemon friends who guided me and persuaded my I could do this thing while knowing almost nothing about what I was doing.
As somebody commented: "Switch off, unplug the old drive, plug in the new. It is really as simple as that".
I just hope I haven't spoken too soon!
Arb.
Very glad to hear you had a good outcome. Well done.
Re: Replacing PC - which software
Posted: November 2nd, 2023, 2:04 pm
by Arborbridge
BullDog wrote:Arborbridge wrote:This morning I plucked up courage and changed drives.
Unplugged the old one, plugged in the SSD and to my relief it booted up normally. I haven't fully road tested the system yet, but everything seems to work as normal - though faster - so far.
My thanks to all my Lemon friends who guided me and persuaded my I could do this thing while knowing almost nothing about what I was doing.
As somebody commented: "Switch off, unplug the old drive, plug in the new. It is really as simple as that".
I just hope I haven't spoken too soon!
Arb.
Very glad to hear you had a good outcome. Well done.
And even more: well done Lemons!
I'm constantly amazed at how people here are willing to spend time - often at great length - sharing detailed knowledge to help others. Altruism in practice.
Arb.