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How to Clone Windows 11 to SSD free with larger storage space?
Hi there,
I have a laptop running with Windows 11 but the free storage is a bit less. Only 10GB is available now. I am planning to replace the old SSD (128GB) to a larger NVMe SSD. How can I clone Windows 11 to SSD for free?
The reason is that I don't want to manually backup the data and reinstall the apps as it is really a time consuming task. I heard it is easy to make a bootable clone of Windows 11 SSD for seamlessly data migration. Is this correct?
Cloning Windows OS to new SSD without data loss is a very challenging task. Unfortunately, there is no official feature available on Windows 11 for doing this. I have spent three ways to finally find out a working way to do this. If you want to do this safely and comfortably, please follow the step in this guide:
https://www.theeverge.com/clone-windows-os-to-ssd
P.S. It only took me one hour to fully complete the migration (1TB data to new SSD), which is quite impressive!
- I've used Samsung Data Migration to clone Windows 11 to a new SSD. It was a relatively straightforward process, but I did encounter some issues with the tool's compatibility with my external hard drive. In the end, I had to use a third-party tool to get the job done.
While vendor-specific tools can be convenient and easy to use, they come with limitations that might not be ideal for everyone. If you're looking for more flexibility, customization options, or compatibility with different SSD brands, you might want to consider using a third-party disk cloning software. Just make sure to do your research and choose a reputable tool that meets your needs!
