“Hi, If I install a M2 NVME SSD how to I put my OS and everything I already have on this computer on it? This computer did not come with a Windows 10 disk. It was already installed when I bought it. Any help is appreciated. Thank You”
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Windows 10 is available from Microsofts website to download for free. You can download it onto an USB drive and boot from that drive to start the install process. Alternatively you could use a drive cloning program or run the recovery software on the computer to make recovery media.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.1) Install the SSD in the M.2 slot. You'll need to remove the graphics card to enable access to it. 2) Boot you PC to Windows (at this point you will not see your new drive) 3) Using the Windows app "Create and Format Hard Disk Partitions" a) Create a simple volume on the SSD, and b) Format this drive (SSD should now be visible) 4) Download the free application "Macrium Reflect" a) Clone your HDD (source) to the SSD (Target) 5) Now you need to boot to the new SSD; couple of options a) Disconnect the HDD and boot, b) Press ESC on boot up, select F9 and select the SSD as the boot device 6) To use your HDD as a new storage device and remove the extra partitions use the Windows command.com app "Diskpart", Select the drive and use the "Clean" option Bring up "Create and Format Hard Disk Partitions and 1) Create a new simple volume and format the drive.
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