I've noticed that my C drive is failing, and my PC has been acting strangely after using the SSD for about five years. I want to replace the C drive with a new SSD but I'm worried about losing my data in the process. What steps should I take to do this safely?
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You should definitely back up your files; waiting until the drive fails could make things more complicated. You can also try cloning if it’s not too far gone, but be prepared to reinstall Windows for a fresh start if you need to.
Before your drive completely fails, make sure to back up your files. Once you've got your data safe, you can plug in the new drive and copy everything over, provided your old drive is still somewhat functional. Just remember, this method might not work seamlessly on a boot drive, so be cautious!
Backing up to the cloud is a smart move! Just make sure you keep track of any important program settings or credentials before you swap drives. You want to avoid surprises when you get your new setup running.
It's usually best to clone your old drive to a new one, but if your drive is failing and has corrupted files, you might just end up transferring those issues. I recommend backing up all your important files first, then installing the new drive and doing a fresh Windows install. After that, you can copy your files back. You'll probably find your PC runs much better with a clean setup!
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