Windows 10: Moving OS, Files and Programs to new SSD

Quick question, I'm on Win 10 home, build 2004. I've got an M.2 SATA III SSD that I'm getting rid of and upgrading to an M.2 NVMe SSD. Fortunately I have two M.2 slots on the motherboard, so I can use a migration tool. But I will be removing the old one and swapping the new one into the M.2_1 slot once migration is done (due to how the BIOS treats the M.2_2 slot and only gives it PCIe x8 lanes).

Any preferred tools? I've been looking at Macrium Reflect and EaseUS ToDo Backup but don't have any experience with them. TIA!

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Moving OS to new SSD but keep Programs on HDD

Hello,

Is there any way to move/clone the OS to a new SSD while keeping the programs on the HDD (and being able to still keep the previous location association with shortcuts) (example: Shortcut on desktop: Location: (HDD) C:\Users\Sam\Desktop

Name: Steam

Target: C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\Steam.exe

--> Moved to SSD: Location (SSD, as boot drive): D:\Users\Sam\Desktop

Name: Steam

Target: C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\Steam.exe <--- Target stays the same)

Is this possible?

 

Moving OS to new SSD but keep Programs on HDD

No, it's not possible. Images and clones operate on an entire drive at once.

Even if it were physically possible, it wouldn't help you because programs and Windows need to be on the same partition, typically the C: drive.

If you want to move your personal files to a different hard drive, that is very possible and it's a good idea to do that.

 

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Hello,

I have one SSD that contains my Windows 10 installation as well as some common apps/games. I recently purchased a larger SSD that I would like to use instead and the old SSD will be wiped clean and put into a different PC. What is the best way to move all
of my apps, files and OS to the new drive without losing any data or having to reinstall any programs?