Over time, numerous files accumulate on a hard drive in a computer or laptop. This causes the PC to steadily slow down. File corpses cavort between the files required for the operating system and the programs used. They are mainly responsible for the fact that the computer lags. With the switch from an ordinary HDD hard drive to a much faster SSD drive, the performance of the computer is accelerated. The transition is easier to complete than is claimed by experts. You can do it even without in-depth knowledge. This guide explains how.
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1 Clean up first
2 The right SSD
3 Moving the hard drive
Clean up first
It's like moving into your first apartment. First of all, it is cleaned up and only what is needed ends up in the moving van. The same procedure can also be used when moving from Hard Drive Disc (HDD) to Solid State Disc (SSD) . Files that are no longer required do not need to end up on the new hard drive . Even without additional programs, the disk cleanup in Windows 10 is possible without any problems.
In order to clean up the hard drive in Windows 10, you have to open Disk Management. Under this tab, users will find the options to sort files by type and then delete them. It is advisable to delete the temporary files and the system files before moving.
Another option for disk cleanup in Windows 10 is memory optimization. If it is activated, Windows automatically frees up storage space and deletes files and content in the recycle bin that are no longer required. Activate memory optimization under the Memory tab with the key combination "Windows + I " or in the settings under the System tab.
The right SSD
If you want to find the right hard drive at Mindfactory, you only need a few pieces of data. SSD hard disks are only 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) in size and therefore fit exactly into a hard disk drive slot for a laptop. A free slot for an SSD is available in the case of a classic PC. Your own PC must have a SATA connection for the connection to the mainboard. A standard that has been in use for ten years.
When choosing the right hard drive, it depends on the maximum data transfer rate. In practical tests, high-quality SSDs transfer data at a speed of over 330 MB per second. That's more than three times faster than a standard HDD hard drive. In theory, the transfer rate is even 600 MB per second. It is also important to decide how much storage space is required. At least as much memory as the previous hard disk should be available.

Moving the hard drive
Not much is needed to actually move the files to the new hard drive. The SSD is installed in the housing and the appropriate software from the Internet allows cloning to the new drive. In addition to some paid programs, the free software Macrium Reflect is also recommended. In just a few steps, the program guides you through the data migration in a simple and understandable way from installing the new SSD to cloning the previous hard drive.
A special cable is required to move files on a hard drive in an HP laptop. The new hard drive is connected to the laptop with a SATA to USB cable. After the data transfer is complete, the previous hard disk is removed and the new hard disk is installed.