Moving the operating system from one storage device to a larger one.
Moving the operating system from one storage device to a larger one.
I understand exactly what you're aiming for. I'm curious about the process. Usually, when I change drives, I just replace the old one and reinstall Windows because I've had issues with a virus on it before. I also thought someone else could help, but they'd take a long time since they have a multi-drive dock for recovery and transfers.
You can use Macrium Reflect to create a rescue USB after installing the program. This allows you to clone your system using a bootable tool, ensuring you don’t copy the active system. You can also resize partitions during the same process. It’s simple and quick. I’ve cloned Windows multiple times this way, and it’s completely safe. Don’t believe the advice about a clean install being necessary—unless your computer is completely idle and uses default settings.
Sure, I aimed to skip the clean install because I have many large programs that need reinstalling and numerous settings adjustments that would take a long time to reconfigure.