I've got a prebuilt PC with a 1TB SSD and a 1TB hard drive. My plan is to use the SSD for gaming and the hard drive for other stuff. However, my SSD is packed with all the operating files like Windows and Program Files, which is taking up a lot of space. I'm considering transferring some of these files to the hard drive, but I'm worried it might mess up my PC. Also, if anyone has tips for file transfers, I'd appreciate it! Thanks!
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It's usually best to leave Windows installed on your SSD. This way, your PC will boot a lot faster and run smoother. Normal hard drives are okay for storing media files—like photos, music, and movies—but you really need the speed of an SSD for your OS and programs. Just moving files like that won’t work, so be careful! Someone else might have better options for you.
What I've done is keep my Steam library on both drives. I put games I don't play often on the HDD and keep my frequently played ones on the SSD. It's a bit of a hassle, but it works! Just don’t try to put your OS on the HDD; you’ll likely break something. If you really want to move it, tools like Clonezilla or Macrium could help, but again, be careful!
You definitely shouldn't just copy over your OS files to the hard drive. Windows doesn’t operate well from an HDD, it just slows everything down. If you're serious about it, you might want to consider cleaning up your SSD instead of moving the OS files around.
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