Upgrades & setup

When an SSD upgrade helps

Replacing a mechanical hard drive with an SSD can transform startup and application loading, but it does not fix every cause of poor performance.

Good candidates

An otherwise useful PC with a healthy processor, enough memory, and a mechanical boot drive often benefits most. Startup, updates, searches, and application launches usually become more responsive.

What an SSD will not solve

It will not repair malware, overheating, insufficient memory, an unsupported Windows version, damaged system files, or a weak processor that cannot handle the intended workload.

Clone or clean install

Cloning preserves the existing setup but can carry software problems forward. A clean installation takes more setup work but starts with a fresh Windows environment. The right choice depends on the condition of the old installation and backup.

Check the whole value

Compare the SSD, labour, Windows support, battery or other hardware condition, and the PC’s expected remaining life before approving the upgrade.

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Windows PC repair is available at Cory's physical Edmonton location. Service is limited to Edmonton and does not cover surrounding communities.