Windows 10: How do I get windows off of a hdd and onto a ssd.

Discus and support How do I get windows off of a hdd and onto a ssd. in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So I built my friends computer but we are reusing his old HDD as well as a new SSD. How would I go about getting/transferring Windows 10 off of the HDD... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/FoxStealth, Feb 16, 2021.

  1. /U/FOXSTEALTH
    /u/FoxStealth Win User

    How do I get windows off of a hdd and onto a ssd.


    So I built my friends computer but we are reusing his old HDD as well as a new SSD. How would I go about getting/transferring Windows 10 off of the HDD and onto the SSD?

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    /u/FoxStealth, Feb 16, 2021
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  2. NIPUNSINGLA
    NipunSingla Win User

    Upgraded Windows Transfer from HDD to SSD

    Hi

    My windows was upgraded from 8 to 10 on my laptop few years back. I was trying to get the HDD replaced with SSD. During the copy process, the technician said windows cannot be moved to SSD as it is an upgraded version from 8 to 10.

    Kindly guide if there is a possibility to copy the windows to SSD ? If so, please suggest the steps.
     
    NipunSingla, Feb 16, 2021
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  3. IGOR LEYKO
    Igor Leyko Win User
    OS on new SSD, keep existing data on HDD and use as external drive

    Hi,

    use steps you suggested, there should be no problem.

    Just replace HDD with SSD first then run installation. Do not forget to remove Windows files from HDD after the end of a process.
     
    Igor Leyko, Feb 16, 2021
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  4. BULLDOGXX
    BulldogXX Win User

    How do I get windows off of a hdd and onto a ssd.

    HDD to SSD

    I don't understand why you changed the boot order in your BIOS.

    When you image or clone an HDD, and restore the image or clone to an SSD, you've got an identical copy of your computer on a different hard drive. Nothing has changed, really. So the next step is to remove the HDD from your computer and replace it with the
    SSD, then carry on as normal.
     
    BulldogXX, Feb 16, 2021
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