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How can I transfer my current SSD to my new pc?
Windows 11 or Windows 10 does not come a native feature for disk cloning. You need a dedicated took for transferring the current ssd to new PC. Below is a good example for this:
https://www.reddiite.com/transfer-ssd-to-new-pc
Macrium Reflect FreeMacrium Reflect Free is a completely free disk cloning software with system cloning features that preserve both system and data. The program supports local operation for effective privacy and security. Its main purpose is to clone the current SSD to a new one or to create a backup image, thus ensuring that the system and data are transferred intact.
How to transfer my current SSD to new PC for Windows 11
Step 1. On your current PC, download the installation file and follow the prompts and follow the instructions to install it on your Windows 11 computer.
Step 2. Open Macrium Reflect, click on Backup > Create an image, select C: (the SSD system disk), set the destination as the external hard disk. Open Macrium Reflect, tap Backup > Create an image, select C: (SSD system disk), set the destination as external hard disk. Tap Next > Finish to start backup.
Step 3. Shut down the PC, disconnect the power, and remove the SSD (2.5-inch or M.2).
Step 4. Install the SSD on the new PC, connect the cables, and if direct boot fails, go to the next step.
Step 5. On the current PC, open Macrium, tap Other Tasks > Create Rescue Media, select the USB drive to make a rescue disk.
Step 6. If you need to restore the image: Connect the rescue USB and backup hard disk to the new PC, boot from USB (BIOS setup), enter the Macrium rescue environment, select Restore > Select Backup Image, restore to SSD, tap Finish.
Step 7.Remove the USB, boot the new PC, check the system and data, and update the driver.