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How can I transfer my current SSD to my new pc?
- Apr 15, 2025
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
I have a simple way to solve the problem in question, but it requires opening the case and physically transferring the data from the SSD to the new computer. It's a bit complicated but it works nicely for transferring the current ssd to new PC. This is applicable to Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Part 1: On Old PC
You need to connect an external hard drive first, making sure the drive is formatted as NTFS (Right click > Format > NTFS).
Then press Windows + S, enter File History, open Backup Settings, tap Add Drive, select the external hard disk and tap Backup Now.
Now, turn off the current PC, disconnect the power, open the case, find the SSD usually 2.5 inches or M.2, then gently unplug the data and power cables to remove the SSD.
Part 2: On New PC
Turn off the new PC, disconnect the power, install the SSD into the corresponding slot on the new PC, connect the data and power cables, make sure it's fixed and then turn on the PC, go to the BIOS (press F2/Del), set the SSD as the preferred boot device, save and exit, and boot Windows 10.
Next, the new PC check if the system boots properly. Access the data saved by the SSD and make sure it is complete.Finally, the new computer updates the drivers, press Windows + X, open Device Manager, update the drivers for motherboard, graphics card, etc. (Right-click > Format > NTFS).
In this way, you need to open the chassis and physically transfer my current SSD to my new pc, and then you have to reconfigure the system afterward, the whole process is just like moving house. Although this requires manual operation, it is reliable. However, this method can only migrate user data and cannot backup the system.