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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
Using the backup + restore function that comes with the Windows system to migrate is actually a very safe way. It is suitable for people who don’t want to reinstall the system but want to change computers. It is especially suitable for transferring the current SSD to the new PC.
- The operation steps are roughly as follows:
Create a system image backup on the old computer - Open the control panel → System and Security → Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
- Click "Create a system image" on the left
- Select the backup location (preferably an external hard drive) → Include C drive and EFI/recovery partition → Start backup
- Create a system repair USB drive (optional)
- You can create a repair disk on the same page to start the recovery interface on the new computer (you can also use a normal Windows installation USB drive instead)
- Start recovery on the new computer
- Start with a USB drive → Select "Repair Computer" → Restore from System Image
- Select the backup file just now and restore the entire system to the new SSD
Although this method has a little more steps, it is completely free, does not require third-party tools, and is quite stable. If you want to transfer the current SSD to the new PC more stably and don’t want to toss too many instructions, this method is still highly recommended~