Create a clone of an OS on an SSD.
Create a clone of an OS on an SSD.
Hello, you're preparing to upgrade your desktop by swapping in an SSD from your current laptop. You plan to clone the 970 M.2 SSD onto another drive before installing it in the new build. Your main concern is whether the system will boot normally with Windows and allow you to enter a new product key without any issues. You're considering Macrium Reflect Free Edition for cloning and are wondering if it's suitable or if there are better free options available.
I utilized it to transfer several laptops from HDD to SSD. Everything seems fine.
Macriumb Reflect works well, but for extra protection, make a bootable rescue USB using Macrium Reflect and start from it so your system stays offline.
Use a USB to boot Macrium Reflect, perform a system clone, and disconnect the old drive during startup.
Windows 10 includes disk imaging features that are very straightforward. Look for "backup and restore" in the taskbar.