Simply creating an archival backup of existing data is a good idea, but it won’t solve your problem - it’ll just drop a lump of compressed files on your new SSD. The instructions below apply to Windows 10.Ī disk clone isn’t just an archive or backup of your current SSD and shouldn’t be mistaken for it. We’re still waiting to find out exactly what the deal will be, but be advised that if you upgrade to Windows 11 drive cloning will not work the same way. Certain kinds of operations that are commonly used today for cloning entire partitions either may not work or will only work if you jump through some hoops first.
The TPM 2.0 restrictions that Microsoft requires will make it more difficult to deploy disk-cloning software. Concerning Windows 11Įnthusiasts need to be aware that when Windows 11 ships the rules on all of this will change somewhat.
Disk cloning software can make a perfect image of a current SSD or HDD installation. We’re not spending too much time on this upgrade path, but if you want to go this route, our article on how to uninstall Windows 10 should be useful to you - particularly the “Look Before You Leap” section for advice on which files and data to back up before starting fresh.īut what if you don’t want more than one drive and you don’t want more than one drive when you’re done? The best way to deal with this problem is to use cloning software. The simplest way to upgrade from a smaller SSD (or HDD) to a larger one is to pull the old drive, install your new drive, load your OS image and all associated software, and reinstall everything you don’t opt to manually preserve.
If you’ve already bought a new SSD or are wondering if you should pull the trigger, we’ll walk you through deciding how to move your data and the best ways to do it.
It’s been more than a decade since the first SSDs started to hit the consumer market, and about eight years since they began arriving at price points that could broadly be called “consumer-friendly.” It’s only been in the past few years that SSDs have gotten inexpensive enough that buying a 512GB+ drive is more of an impulse purchase than a serious financial outlay.
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