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How to clone a bootable hard drive to a new SSD drive for Windows 11
Hi all, I have a entry-level PC that currently is running Windows 11. However, the SSD hard drive is small in volume (only 128GB) and the C drive is only a few GBs left. I have to manually clean ...
Make sure Windows 11 and all your drivers are up to date before you clone bootable hard drive to a new SSD drive. Nothing worse than dealing with hardware hiccups later. Go to Settings > Windows Update and install any pending updates, then check the Device Manager for outdated drivers.
When you connect the SSD, make sure it's recognized in the BIOS and is properly formatted. Sometimes it can be tricky if the SSD doesn't show up. Check your connections and try swapping the SATA cables if needed. I had a buddy who didn't check this and spent ages wondering why nothing was working!
When you connect the SSD, make sure it's recognized in the BIOS and is properly formatted. Sometimes it can be tricky if the SSD doesn't show up. Check your connections and try swapping the SATA cables if needed. I had a buddy who didn't check this and spent ages wondering why nothing was working!