Transfering Windows to new SSD

TBirdUK · 23 May 2025 at 23:14

My boys PC is running like a dog, and I suspect its the small SSD that windows 10 is on, that is full, that is causing the slowdown. Does anyone know a quick and easy (free) way of transfering his windows to a new (from overclockers) 1 TB SSD as I really cant be bothered to do a clean install as I would have to download all his games again (and I have an embarrisingly slow internet connection)?

Any help greatly appreciated.

ED209 · 24 May 2025 at 07:04

I would give Macrium reflect a try.

You can still download the free version and its quite simple to follow.

Manbatius · 24 May 2025 at 08:08

Plus one for macrium reflect. It's the easier option. Also used clonezilla in the past.

Philtor · 24 May 2025 at 11:50

Still using Macrium reflect myself and it will do this easily.

Tried a few others but kept going back to reflect.

Mcnumpty2323 · 24 May 2025 at 13:58

See if the manufacturer of both old
And new drive give you a free cloning /imaging software
Sometimes a standalone product
Other times it's in their ssd/m2 toolbox software

Failing that
Yes free version of macrium can still be found

It's sad they no longer offer a free version
Their new macrium reflect x improves on speed
Of operations
Not that the old version was slow using ssds/m2 drives

TBirdUK · 24 May 2025 at 22:49

Many thanks, will give it a go.