This is what I've done to move an existing Windows 7 installation from an HDD to a SSD.

1. SSD preparation - format the SSD with the correct alignment:

    diskpart.exe
    list disk
    select disk n (where n is the number that was given for your SSD in list disk)
    create partition primary align=1024
    active
    exit

2. Ensure that the current OS is not using drive letters to boot:

    bcdedit /set {bootmgr} device boot
    bcdedit /set {default} device boot
    bcdedit /set {default} osdevice boot
    bcdedit /set {memdiag} device boot

3. Use PartedMagic to copy the partition from the HDD to the SSD.

4. Disable the scheduled defragmentation.