How to Clone SSD to Larger SSD on Windows 11 Without Losing Data

If your desktop or laptop is preinstalled with a small-capacity SSD to install Windows and save data, your SSD will run out of space, and your computer will slow down after a period of use. Under such circumstances, cloning your current SSD to a larger one will be a good idea. EaseUS will tell how to clone SSD to larger SSD Windows 11 with the best SSD cloning software - EaseUS Disk Copy. Hurry up and learn!

What to Prepare Before Cloning SSD to a Bigger One

Compared with clean installation, cloning can help you transfer data from one SSD to another, saving time and effort reinstalling Windows and programs. Preparing something to migrate Windows 11 to a larger SSD is essential to ensure a seamless process.

➡️SSD with enough capacity

You should choose the right SSD interface, such as PCIe M.2 NVMe or SATA. You should buy an SSD from reliable hard drive manufacturers like Samsung, Intel, WD, and Kingston. Generally speaking, an SSD with a 500GB or higher capacity is preferred.

➡️Data backup

Although the cloning process is safe, it's always a good practice to back up data on your old SSD with EaseUS Todo Backup, free backup software, for data security.

➡️Initializing SSD (Optional)

If you use EaseUS SSD cloning software, you can skip this, as it can still recognize the new SSD even if you don't initialize it.

➡️USB-to-SATA adapter

If your PC has 2 slots, you can install the new and larger one with the existing SSD. If not, you need a USB to SATA cable to connect the new SSD to your PC.

➡️Screwdriver

The screwdriver is necessary to open the computer casing and replace a smaller SSD with a larger one after cloning.

➡️SSD clone software for Windows

Since Windows doesn't have preinstalled cloning settings, you need to use third-party disk clone software to help you. Clonezilla is a free disk cloning software, and many SSD drives, such as Samsung and Intel, come with cloning tools. However, when cloning an SSD with these tools, you may encounter problems of one kind or another. EaseUS Disk Copy, powerful and reliable disk cloning software, is highly recommended here.

How to Clone SSD to Larger SSD in Windows 11/10/8/7

Now, you can start to clone your old SSD to new SSD. As mentioned above, EaseUS Disk Copy is the best-ever cloning software to help you clone a hard drive on your PCs. It can do more beyond your imagination under different Windows operating systems.

This disk cloning software is compatible with different HDDs and SSDs. It lets you clone HDD to SSD different sizes, SSD to HDD, smaller to larger SSD, large SSD to smaller SSD, SSD to M.2 SSD, etc. In addition, EaseUS SSD clone software can help you move Windows 11 to another drive without losing data easily and quickly.

If your target disk is brand new, it can directly migrate Windows OS to it without too many manual operations. Its sector-by-sector clone technology lets you copy hard drive bit for bit. EaseUS cloning software can meet your various needs in the hard drive cloning field. Just download and use it to clone SSD to new SSD. Here is how to go for it:

What to Do After Cloning to Larger SSD from Smaller SSD

After cloning SSD to a larger one with EaseUS Disk Copy, you need to replace old SSD with new SSD on your PC and boot from the cloned SSD. If you use a laptop, it can directly boot from the cloned SSD because a laptop usually has one hard drive tray. It will be somewhat different if you use a desktop.

You need to access the BIOS settings to set the cloned SSD as your first boot device. After that, you can use your computer as usual. The following is how to set the SSD as your boot drive in BIOS:

Step 1. Restart your desktop PC and press one specific key (generally F12, F2, Delete, or Esc, depending on the PC's manufacturer) to enter the BIOS screen.

Step 2. Use the arrow keys on keyboard to navigate to the Boot section. Find the Boot Priority or Boot Order and choose it.

Step 3. Top the cloned SSD using the arrow key.

Step 4. Save the changes before exiting the BIOS window. Then, reboot your desktop PC, which will boot from the new cloned SSD drive.

As for your old SSD drive, you can format it and use it for storage.

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To Wrap Things Up

This article describes how to clone SSD to larger SSD Windows 11. Since Windows 11 does not have cloning software, you must turn to professional disk cloning software for help. EaseUS Disk Copy offers you the best choice. It can help you clone your Windows 11 to another SSD without losing data or reinstalling Windows. Now, it is your turn to get EaseUS cloning software and give it a try!

FAQs About How to Clone SSD to SSD Windows 11

1. How can I transfer Windows 11 to another SSD?

Cloning is the best way to transfer Windows 11 to another SSD, compared with a clean install. To perform a clean installation of Windows 11, you need to make a Windows 11 bootable USB and use it to install Windows 11, which is time-consuming. This is no longer the case via cloning, which can help you install 11 on a new PC or another SSD without reinstalling Windows and losing data.

2. How to make a clone of Windows 11 on a larger SSD?

To clone Windows 11 to new SSD or larger one, use professional disk cloning software like EaseUS Disk Copy or Clonezilla. Some SSD brands, like Samsung and Intel, also offer cloning tools that allow you to clone a hard drive.

3. How to upgrade m.2 SSD without reinstalling Windows 11?

Cloning is the only way to upgrade your M.2 SSD without reinstalling Windows. Cloning can transfer everything from one hard drive to another without reinstalling Windows OS or losing data. You just need to find a reliable disk cloning tool to help you clone your old SSD to the new one.