Can I Move Windows 10 From External HDD To Internal SSD?

I wish to install the old Windows version on my laptop rather than the cracked version that is now installed; the old version is on an external hard drive and the cracked version is on an internal SSD. So, how can I get rid of the cracked and install the new? Knowing that I don't have any critical data internal on SSD. 

Of course, you can move Windows 10 from an external HDD to an internal SSD. The process involves the following actions. Follow the steps below to ensure that Windows 10 can boot from the internal SSD successfully.

Step 1️⃣. Backup data on SSD.

The process will erase all data on the SSD, so you need to keep a backup of it in advance. EaseUS Todo Backup is a great tool to make the process easier with only a few clicks.

Step 2️⃣. Connect the external HDD to your computer or laptop.

Make sure the HDD can be recognized properly.

Step 3️⃣. Clone Windows 10 from HDD to SSD.

EaseUS Todo Backup also ensures that you to migrate Windows OS from one drive to another by cloning. 

Step 4️⃣. Unplug the external HDD, and boot the device from the SSD.

When the operation finishes, you can disconnect the external HDD. When you restart your computer or laptop, it will immediately boot from the SSD. Now your gadget is running Windows copied from an external HDD.

EaseUS Todo Backup is an all-in-one disk management application that allows you to easily back up and clone disks. Download and utilize it.

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