Can I install my OSX system from the original hard drive in my macbook to a new static state drive?
For posterity's sake, here is something I asked first: What static state drive (SSD) should I buy for my macbook? As soon as I figure out which ssd I am going to buy, I would like to know where I should go next.
Here is my system:
Ideally, I would like to have my OSX system on the new ssd. If this can be done how do I do this?
Do I use Mac's Time Machine, backup the system onto the 2TB external hard drive, and later install from that external hard drive to my new ssd?
Or
Do I need to start fresh? And if this is my only route, how do I do this?
Here is my system:
Macbook Pro(This macbook was purchased from Apple as a refurbished macbook a couple years ago. I have a 2TB Western Digital usb 3 external hard drive (currently NTFS) that may be of assistance to me in this as well.)
15-inch, Mid 2012
OS X Yosemite version 10.10.4
Processor 2.3GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 16GB
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB
500GB SATA hard drive
Ideally, I would like to have my OSX system on the new ssd. If this can be done how do I do this?
Do I use Mac's Time Machine, backup the system onto the 2TB external hard drive, and later install from that external hard drive to my new ssd?
Or
Do I need to start fresh? And if this is my only route, how do I do this?
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You boot from the old disk to run recovery mode and install onto the new disk.
If you're going to use shareware or trialware, you should pay for it. If you've never used it before, then fine, try it out. If you find it useful, then you should pay for it. It's the ethical thing to do. If you don't want to pay for it, then you should learn to use the freeware that already comes with the OS.
I've tried CCC twice. Once, back when it was free to compare it to dd, then once again after it became trialware to compare speeds and I prefer Migration Assistant or rsync for most of my tasks. It's much faster and easier to do.
The enclosure is good if you plan on keeping the disk and reusing it. The adapter is good if you plan on frequently working with multiple disks or just want something cheaper to use once in a long while. It all depends on what you need.
If you're going to use shareware or trialware, you should pay for it. If you've never used it before, then fine, try it out. If you find it useful, then you should pay for it. It's the ethical thing to do. If you don't want to pay for it, then you should learn to use the freeware that already comes with the OS.
I've tried CCC twice. Once, back when it was free to compare it to dd, then once again after it became trialware to compare speeds and I prefer Migration Assistant or rsync for most of my tasks. It's much faster and easier to do.
The enclosure is good if you plan on keeping the disk and reusing it. The adapter is good if you plan on frequently working with multiple disks or just want something cheaper to use once in a long while. It all depends on what you need.
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This is great feedback, guys. Thank you. Also, I hadn't thought about being able to still use the old mac hard drive as an external one after the fact. Smart idea!
@Justin, haha, yeah, I work in SLO (at EE) and live in AG.
As soon as I purchase a new ssd I will try these recommended steps.
Thanks again!
@Justin, haha, yeah, I work in SLO (at EE) and live in AG.
As soon as I purchase a new ssd I will try these recommended steps.
Thanks again!
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Update: I managed to clear off my external western digital 2tb hard drive and am backing it up with Time Machine.
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Thanks again for the suggestions.
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I went with OWC and am replying now on the cloned ssd. :)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JHCV30S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02
Thanks again everyone.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JHCV30S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02
Thanks again everyone.
And carbon copy cloner has a 30 day free trial. No need to shell out money for it.
Oh, and an enclosure is better because you can use it with the hard drive you took out later.
You live in SLO town? Me too!