Windows 10: Moving OS to new SSD

Discus and support Moving OS to new SSD in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have my Windows 10 OS installed in my old HDD. I recently put in a m.2 NVMe SSD in my PC and i’m wondering if I can clone my Windows 10 OS to my new... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/weebcumming, May 12, 2020.

  1. Moving OS to new SSD


    I have my Windows 10 OS installed in my old HDD. I recently put in a m.2 NVMe SSD in my PC and i’m wondering if I can clone my Windows 10 OS to my new SSD ONLY. I want to keep my pictures, videos and games in my HDD not move it anywhere. Is this possible? If so please tell me a method.

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    /u/weebcumming, May 12, 2020
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  2. how to migrate only the OS to a new SSD

    hi

    i gust got a new SSD

    and i want to move my OS and only my OS over to it

    so that i can boot from it.

    if any one can give me a step by step guide to it that would be grate

    some PC info

    i have windows 10 64bit

    the SSD is 120GB
     
    mrhexeberg, May 12, 2020
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  3. SEWsam Win User
    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?
     
    SEWsam, May 12, 2020
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  4. Chin9 Win User

    Moving OS to new SSD

    Moving OS C drive to another SSD?

    I currently have a 120GB SSD on my laptop as my OS C drive. I'm considering to install a new, larger SSD, but my Windows installation will be gone with the old SSD. So is there any way to move my Windows to a new drive?
     
    Chin9, May 12, 2020
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