Migrate Windows 10 to SSD

It is reported that more and more Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users upgrade their operating system to Windows 10, and this is largely because they can do the upgrade for free. Actually, this best Windows ever (Microsoft claimed) also has many features, which makes it worthy to own the system, like wonderful virtual desktops, intelligent Cortana, and Xbox Streaming. Well, what if you want to migrate Windows 10 to SSD for better performance? Is there a way to help complete the migration without losing any data? Next, we are going to introduce such a method.

If you are using Samsung SSD, definitely Samsung Data Migration tool can be used to transfer your system to SSD, but sometimes this program doesn’t work well. For more details, please see Samsung Data Migration Failed to Migrate OS. When this tool fails to do what you want, you may need to use a third party system migration software. However, if you are using other types of SSD, like Kingston SSD, PNY SSD, and SanDisk SSD, the only solution is to use third party program since these manufacturers do not provide data migration software. Well then, which system migration software is available?

MiniTool Partition Wizard is a piece of freeware so that you can use it to transfer your system to SSD without costing any money, and it also gives wonderful support on Windows 10. In addition, data protection is provided during the entire migration process, and detailed instructions are shown clearly. Let’s see the following example.

Migrate Windows 10 to SSD with MiniTool Partition Wizard

Tip: since this program only migrates the system which is loaded, so users need to run the correct OS if they have more than one operating system.

After running and launching the free system migration software successfully we can see its main interface:

migrate windows 10 to ssd choose correct function

Here, please choose the function “Migrate OS to SSD/HD Wizard” to get the window below:

migrate windows 10 to ssd select SSD

Then, select the SSD to transfer system to and click “Next” to edit partition size and location on SSD. Then, click “Next” to get a boot note.

migrate windows 10 to ssd boot note

Read the note and click “Finish” to go back to the main interface.

migrate windows 10 to ssd apply changes

At last, click “Apply” and then “Restart Now” button to make all changes performed. Tip: all changes will be performed in boot. Please do not turn off your computer during this process.

Once all changes are made, the computer will reboot. However, if you are using Legacy BIOS + MBR boot mode, your computer will boot from the original hard disk. To boot from SSD, please restart your computer and then enter BIOS to set the SSD as the first boot device.

Now, users would know how to migrate Windows 10 to SSD. If there is a need, just have a try.

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