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HarperKnox
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Apr 15, 2025
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How can I transfer my current SSD to my new pc?

I have an old PC running Windows 11 and recently bought a new PC without OS. I need to transfer all content from the current SSD to new PC. It is an DIY PC and I purchased all parts myself.  There ar...
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    ArcherFrost
    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

     

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MilesGrove
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Apr 15, 2025

If you want to transfer current SSD to the new PC using the command line, you can also do it through system image + command operation, which is a little more technical, but you don’t need to install third-party tools.


Open the administrator command prompt on the old computer and execute the backup command:

bash
wbadmin start backup -backupTarget:D: -include:C: -allCritical -quiet


Change D: to the drive letter of your external hard drive

This step will create a complete system image to transfer current SSD to the new PC

Insert the Windows 11 installation USB drive on the new computer, enter "Repair Computer" → Command Prompt, find the backup path, and then run the restore command:

bash
wbadmin get versions -backupTarget:D:
wbadmin start sysrecovery -version:<version number> -backupTarget:D: -quiet

The advantages of this method are that it is safe, free, and does not rely on external tools. The disadvantage is that the command line is not very friendly, and novices may have to look at the parameters twice. But for those who know a little bit of commands, using wbadmin to transfer current SSD to the new PC is indeed a reliable and hassle-free way~

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