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How to clone Windows 10 HDD to SSD free without software?
I have a backup PC running Windows 10 and it becomes very slowly when editing videos. I doubt it is the issue with the internal hard drive. So I bought a new compatible SSD and want to move all staff...
I was in the same boat with my painfully slow PC, and while there's no truly "software-free" way, I used the DiskCopy and it cloned everything perfectly—this is the tutorial that saved me.
Cloning doesn't always go smoothly. I've heard stories (and experienced some) of people ending up with an unbootable SSD after cloning. This could mean your SSD isn't recognized as bootable, leading to some serious troubleshooting just to get your system running again. If you're moving from a larger HDD to a smaller SSD, you might run into issues with space. Not all cloning tools can seamlessly handle this. You may need to delete some files or resize partitions, which can complicate things and lead to more headaches.
Since Windows 10 doesn't have a built-in cloning tool, you're stuck relying on third-party apps. Not all cloning software is created equal. Some might have bugs, not work properly, or involve complicated steps that can be frustrating if you're not super tech-savvy.
Since Windows 10 doesn't have a built-in cloning tool, you're stuck relying on third-party apps. Not all cloning software is created equal. Some might have bugs, not work properly, or involve complicated steps that can be frustrating if you're not super tech-savvy.