It depends on your needs. Reinstalling Windows on a new SSD can improve performance and reliability.
It depends on your needs. Reinstalling Windows on a new SSD can improve performance and reliability.
I received a new nVME storage device and attempted cloning Windows, which encountered issues because it required significant financial investment. Converting it to a dynamic format unexpectedly resulted in a 256 GB page file. After an hour and a half of troubleshooting, I switched back to the standard setup and feel ready to proceed. I have the latest ISO file available, but I'm uncertain whether to retain my existing save or start with a clean installation. Many people recommend a fresh install, but is that always necessary?
Absolutely, a fresh setup tends to work better than cloning, and it's often easier on the system.
I considered the latest upgrades the best. I replaced around ten PCs for friends and family, and once I made a mistake by copying drives to save time. For two weeks, various odd issues appeared on my mother-in-law's laptop (like browsers refusing to open). She reached out almost every day for two weeks. Eventually, I returned the device and performed a fresh installation.