How Do I Transfer OS to SSD on Windows 10? Answered!

Hi, I made my own computer. I have a hard drive and an SSD. When I first installed Windows, it was installed on the hard drive and not the SSD. I don't know how to reinstall Windows on my SSD and not the hard drive. My computer is empty and only has Windows on it, so I don't mind how it's done; I just need a method that works!

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Jean· Answered on Aug 20, 2024

The best way to transfer OS to SSD on Windows 10 is cloning. This lets you move Windows to another drive without losing data. Then, you can get better performance, more storage space, and no manual reinstallation.

Step 1. Configure the target SSD.

  • Install the target SSD on your PC.
  • Ensure the target SSD and source hard drive have the same partition style (MBR or GPT).
  • Back up files on the target SSD if needed, as the destination disk will be overwritten during the cloning process.
  • Connect both the source drive and target SSD drive on your computer

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  • Download, install, and launch EaseUS Disk Copy.

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  • Go to disk mode to select the source and target hard drive.
  • Adjust the layout of the destination SSD: Autofit the disk, Copy as the source or Edit disk layout.
  • Click Continue and Proceed to start cloning.

Step 3. Boot Windows from the cloned SSD.

  • Power off your PC. Remove the old drive and install the target SSD into your computer.
  • Power on your PC and press the F2/F12/DEL key to access the BIOS interface.
  • Under the Boot tab, choose the cloned SSD as the first boot drive.
  • Save the changes. Your PC will boot from the cloned drive now.

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