Windows 10: Can I clone data from a SSD to a new SSD without the OS

I am planning to purchase a new computer which comes with Win 11. My old computer has Win 10 and obviously I do not want to transfer the OS from that computer to the new one. Can I clone/transfer the non-OS files in a batch to the new computer without bringing Win 10 or do I have to transfer each folder separately? I realize that I may have to install apps on the new computer.

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Moving to SSD. Clone or not to clone?

I kinda agree with you, but on a wholr, do not. While I have done things a bit differently than this specific situation, by installing Windows directly to the SSD, and cloning after, my testing shows that there are no issues doing this, very little that can go wrong, provided your system is stable.

There are certain features that must be disabled in this situation, like auto defrag and such, but even with a fresh install to the SSD, you need to take steps to ensure that you SSD performs properly, regardless of how the data got there.

Arming yourself with a bit of knowledge can go a long way.

Installing the latest chipset driver, and the RST Tools, will ensure optimal performance of the SSD. but rather than taking my advice, I suggest the OP takes a look here:

http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/sand...7-and-ssds-to-clone-windows-or-reinstall.aspx

Install A Solid State Drive In Your Notebook

Keep in mind, also, Digibucc, that many retail drives include software and such that very specifically is to be used to ttranser the OS from an existing mechanical drive to an SSD, and if there really was alot fo issues stemming from the cloning process, they would not have packages like that, simply to eliminate tech support costs. While not the optimal option, cloning is NOT a bad thing, as long as you take the nessecary steps.

 

How to delete cloned OS from ssd

HP desktop running W10 V 21H2. I have a 256g ssd with OS, a number of programs. Also have (had) a 2t hd (D with lots of programs, data.

I cloned the C: drive to a WD Blue 1t ssd. It boots well, but I had hoped to use the extra ~600g to expand the C: drive. Unfortunately, that part of the drive is unallocated, and I can't even access the partition. During all this, the D: drive died, signaled by the heads continuously moving as long as the computer is on.

So, as a first move, I've decided to remove the C: clone from the new WD drive, and then use it for my new D: drive. I tried to erase the OS, etc from the drive, but I can't get it to do that.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

Move OS to SSD leave data in HDD

To do so, follow the steps below:

Step 1.
Clone OS to SSD.

Step 2. Enter into BIOS and set the SSD as the first boot disk.

Step 3. Change the old drive to D:\ (you'd better do a disk backup of the old drive in adavance).

Hope my answer will give you a hand.