After sticking with Windows for many years, I've finally made the switch to Linux and installed Linux Mint on a SATA SSD just to test things out. Now, I want to move my installation to my faster primary NVMe drive. I've got backups and notes about my software setup, but I'm unsure whether to mirror the current install or start fresh on the new drive. What's the most reliable way to perform this migration, and what should I keep in mind to avoid potential issues with software or the OS looking for files in the wrong places?
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If you want to clone your drive, that's possible too! Just make sure that the target NVMe drive is empty, and you can do a disk-to-disk clone with Clonezilla. After cloning, you might need to use GParted to resize your partitions if you're going bigger. Just be cautious if your original install has any EFI system partitions—you'll want to ensure those are set up correctly.
You definitely could use Clonezilla for disk cloning, which is pretty straightforward if your system has its own EFI partition. But if you're not sure about partition setups, it might complicate things. Just remember that if you go that route and need to reinstall GRUB, make sure to do it after cloning. But honestly, if you don't want to deal with potential issues, a fresh installation might be the way to go.
Honestly, I'd recommend just doing a fresh install on your NVMe drive. There's a lot that can go wrong with cloning—like the system getting confused about where things are, especially if you're removing the original drive afterward. A clean install will save you a lot of headaches later on.
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