How do I transfer Windows 8 from HDD to SSD?

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How do I transfer Windows 8 from HDD to SSD?

In the main interface, click All Tools and choose Disk Clone Wizard.

  1. Choose a way to clone Windows 8/8.1 hard drive to SSD and click Next.
  2. Select the hard disk drive with Windows 8/8.1 as the source disk and the new SSD as the destination disk.
  3. You can fit partitions to the entire disk or edit partitions on the disk.

How do I transfer Windows from HDD to SSD for free?

How to Migrate Windows 10 to SSD without Reinstalling OS?

  1. Preparation:
  2. Step 1: Run MiniTool Partition Wizard to transfer OS to SSD.
  3. Step 2: Select a method for Windows 10 transfer to SSD.
  4. Step 3: Select a destination disk.
  5. Step 4: Review the changes.
  6. Step 5: Read the boot note.
  7. Step 6: Apply all changes.

How do I Backup my Windows 8.1 PC to an external hard drive?

How to create a backup on Windows 8 or 8.1 system

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Go to Control Panel.
  3. Under System and Security, click Save backup copies of your files with File History.
  4. The utility software should now load.
  5. Select a destination where to save your backup.
  6. Click Turn on to start the backup process.

How to migrate Windows 10 from Old HDD to SSD?

● In BIOS menu, go to “Boot” tab and select the M.2 SSD as the first priority in boot order. ● Press “F10” to save the changes and exit. To transfer Windows 10/11 from HDD to M.2 SSD for better performance, AOMEI Backupper is a good assistant for its convenient cloning feature.

How to clone a hard drive in Windows 10?

Backup important data on destination disk to external hard drive before cloning.

  • Check the used space on the original Windows 10/11 hard drive.
  • Convert dynamic disk to basic disk without losing data at first.
  • Screwdrivers: to open the back cover on your laptop or desktop.

    • How to upgrade your hard drive to SSD?

    Turn the computer off and remove the back panel. Turn your laptop off and then disconnect both the power cable and any other connected cables — including the SSD.

  • Look for any screws securing your drive to the laptop. You’ll need to unscrew those before you can remove the drive.
  • Lift the old drive up about 30 or 45 degrees and pull it out.

    • How do you clone a hard drive?

    Boot up third-party software or the System Image tool. Windows 10 comes with a built-in tool called System Image to help transfer your hard drive.

  • Start the cloning process. Using either AOMEI Backupper Standard or Macrium Reflect,you can now start the cloning process.
  • Finish the cloning process.
  • Connect new hard drive.