How to Clone Windows 11 to SSD free with larger storage space?

What You'll Need

1. A USB-to-NVMe adapter (to connect your new SSD to the laptop).
Not sure which one to buy? Brands like Sabrent or StarTech are affordable (~$15 on Amazon).
2. Data backup (just in case—use Windows’ built-in File History for a quick backup).

Step 1: Use Macrium Reflect Free (Trusted & No Bloatware)

✅ Why this tool?
It’s free, supports U.S. English natively, and automatically adjusts partitions to fit larger drives—no technical skills needed.

1. Download and install Macrium Reflect Free.
2. Connect your new SSD via the USB adapter.
3. Open Macrium, select your current Windows 11 SSD (128GB), then click "Clone This Disk".

Step 2: Configure the Clone

1. Under Destination, select your new NVMe SSD.
⚠️ Critical! Check “Copy partitions” and ensure the new drive’s partition is expanded to fill the extra space.
(Macrium usually does this automatically, but double-check!)
2. Click Finish → OK to start cloning.

Step 3: Swap the SSD & Boot

1. Once cloning completes, shut down your laptop.
2. Physically replace the old SSD with the new one.
🔧 Unsure how? Check YouTube for your laptop model + "SSD replacement" - most U.S. manufacturers like Dell/HP have easy guides.
3. Power on the laptop - it should boot directly to Windows 11 with all files/apps intact.
Troubleshooting Tips

If the system doesn’t boot:
Enter BIOS (tap F2/DEL during startup) and set the new SSD as the primary boot device.
Still issues? Use Windows Startup Repair (hold Shift while clicking Restart).