The Lemon Fool

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.pdf

So 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

ReformedCharacter wrote: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.pdf

So 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

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.

ReformedCharacter wrote: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.pdf

So 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

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.

Arborbridge wrote:

ReformedCharacter wrote:FWIW my guess is that the problem is caused by the fact that the clone was made via USB:


https://download.semiconductor.samsung.com/resources/user-manual/Samsung_SSD_Data_Migration_User_Manual_English_US_revision_v6.pdf

So 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

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

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

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.

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.

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.