How to switch operating system from HDD to SSD without reinstalling Windows, simple, safe and no data loss

First, you need to download and install MiniTool Partition Wizard. MiniTool Partition Wizard is the best free disk partitioning software favored by tens of millions of users. It also helps you to repartition the hard drive, format the partition, check the file system, align the SSD partition, measure SSD performance, and even convert Windows from HDD to SSD.

Step 1: Visit the official website of MiniTool Partition Wizard to download the latest free version.

Link download MiniTool Partition Wizard here

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Step 2: Install MiniTool Partition Wizard. You choose Next all and wait for the machine to run for a while.

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After the machine is running, select Finish to complete the installation.

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Step 3: After the installation is complete, start the application and select Migrate OS to SSD / HD.

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Step 4: There will appear 2 options for you:

1. Option 1: Move Windows and data from other drives to the new hard drive.
2. Option 2: Move Windows to new hard drive only.

Since the data we usually store in the HDD because the drive has a large capacity, while the SSD drive allows Windows to boot faster and smoother, you can choose option 2 if your SSD drive is small.

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Step 5: Select the name of the SSD drive you want to move Windows to and ensure the most stable power possible.

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Step 6: Note that all data in the drive will be formatted before transferring Win. Make sure you do not leave any important files in that SSD.

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Note: Under Copy Options> Choose Fit partitions to entire disk. Click Apply in the bottom corner of the application and wait for the transfer of Win to another drive.

Step 7: After you have finished transferring Win to a new drive, open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R> Enter msconfig.

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Boot tab> Select the SSD drive containing Win> Click 'Set as default'> Apply.

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That's it, restart the computer to experience the Windows boot speed and SSD's smoothness. If you find the article useful and useful, please leave a like for yourself. Thank you very much for viewing the article.

Micah Soto

Update 14 December 2020