How to Clone Windows 10 to a Larger SSD [New Solution for 2024]

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Last updated on May 10, 2024

Want to know how to clone Windows 10 to a larger SSD? This post offers two effective methods to help you with that. But first, let's understand the benefits of cloning Windows 10 to a bigger SSD.

Why Clone Windows 10 to a Larger SSD?

When it comes to cloning Windows 10 to a larger SSD, how many of you know why? This is because SSDs are more durable, faster, lighter, less expensive, and quieter. So, many computers are equipped with SSDs for installing the Windows operating system and saving data. When an SSD shows "low disk space" error, the operating system and computer run slowly, affecting our daily use.

Thus, the main reasons to clone Windows 10 to a larger SSD are:

• Boost computer performance and speed up the operating system: A larger SSD can make your OS and computer run faster than before.
• Free up space on your old disk: You can erase or format the hard drive to get more space after cloning Windows 10 to a bigger SSD.
• Backup your operating system: When your system crashes one day, you don't need to reinstall the OS and programs. Simply clone the system back to the original HDD to fix the issue.

For whatever reason, cloning Windows is faster than reinstalling apps one by one. But how do you clone Windows 10 to a larger SSD? Since Windows doesn't provide any tools to help you clone an operating system, it makes sense to turn to a professional third-party utility.

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This article not only walks you through the process of cloning Windows 10 to a larger SSD but also introduces a useful tool for the job. Read on for the details.

Clone Windows 10 to Larger SSD – with Disk Partition Master [Safe & Efficient]

To clone Windows 10 to a larger SSD and ensure its successful operation, you can use a professional OS cloning software - tools Partition Master Professional. This tool comes with an "OS Clone Disk" feature that allows you to clone your operating system along with its associated partitions to a bigger SSD. Moreover, the real-time prompts and user-friendly interface make the cloning process straightforward, even for beginners.

Before you clone an operating system, a tip can help make the cloning go more smoothly.

Let's learn how to clone Windows 10 to a larger SSD with the help of a partition master tool.

Guide 1: Clone Windows 10 to a Larger SSD

Step 1: Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant, go to "Disk Clone" tab, choose "Clone System Disk" and then click "Next".

Step 2. Select the new drive you want to clone your system to, then click “Next.”

Select the target disk to clone to.

Click “Yes” to confirm you want to proceed with the system disk cloning process.

Step 3. Review the disk layout, and click Start to begin the OS cloning process.

Step 4: When it's done, you'll see a confirmation message asking if you want to boot from the clone disk.

• Restart Now: Restart your computer and boot the operating system from the new disk immediately.
• Finish: You want to make the change later.

 

Upon completing this process, you will have successfully cloned your operating system to the target disk. However, if you want to boot the operating system from a larger SSD, you'll need to follow this guide to set the larger capacity SSD as the boot drive.

Tip 2: Set the larger SSD as the startup disk

Step 1: Restart your computer and press F2/F8/Del to enter BIOS.

Step 2. In the Boot Menu, set your large capacity SSD as the boot drive under the Boot Priority section.

Step 3: Save the changes and exit the process.

Then, you can boot the cloned OS from the larger SSD. By the way, click the link to find out why your cloned SSD won't boot.

AOMEI Partition Assistant, as a professional disk management tool, can do much more than system cloning. Let's see what else it can do.

"What else can Partition Master do?"

Its main features include:

• Clone SSD to External Hard Drive
• Clone Windows to New Hard Drive
• Transfer Windows 10 to Another Drive
• Clone SD Card, USB, and other external hard drives
• Wipe Unallocated Space after Cloning or Hard Disk

Please do not hesitate to download it to help you with disk management issues.

Conclusions

Cloning Windows 10 to a larger SSD is highly efficient and quick, without the need to copy programs individually. This article elaborates on the reasons for cloning Windows to a bigger SSD and introduces a professional cloning software tool, Partition Master, to help you clone your system quickly and securely.

With this tool, cloning Windows to another, larger SSD is not a difficult task. Once the clone is complete, you can boot Windows from the cloned SSD. Additionally, it lets you migrate your OS to an HDD or SSD with just one click.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cloning Windows 10 to a Larger SSD

Here are some more common questions about cloning Windows 10 to a larger SSD. Read on if you have similar concerns.

How can I upgrade to a larger SSD in Windows 10?

To upgrade to a larger SSD on a computer running Windows 10, follow these steps:

The first step is to clone everything on the original SSD to the larger one.

Step 2: Remove the old drive and install the new one.

If you want to boot your operating system from the larger SSD, set it as the boot disk.

2. Can I clone my Windows 10 to another SSD?

Yes, you can. However, Windows does not offer any built-in tools to help clone the operating system. You would need third-party software, such as Partition Master, to accomplish this.

3. Can I clone SSDs of different sizes?

Certainly, there are numerous third-party tools available that allow you to clone SSDs of different sizes.