How to Move Programs from HDD to SSD in Windows 11/10

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How can I move an application from HDD to SSD without reinstalling it?

"I've just added a new SSD to my laptop. I expected everything to be as it was before, just faster. But when I booted up, it was like a new computer, with no apps. The HDD is still in the laptop and contains all the files. I'm wondering if there's a way to move the applications from the HDD to the SSD without reinstalling anything and without affecting any files. A prompt solution would be appreciated." - User from superuser.com

If your computer gets loaded with necessary apps, programs, and software after some time, you might need to move them to another SSD or HDD to free up space. Alternatively, you can try moving your favorite apps and programs from the HDD to the SSD for better performance and faster speed.

If you're looking for a way to move installed apps, programs, and software from your HDD to SSD or vice versa without reinstallation, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll introduce you to an efficient PC transfer software that can directly migrate programs from HDD to SSD.

Also, you will learn how to manually move Windows 11/10 apps to another drive using built-in Windows utilities. Let's get started.

How to Move Programs from HDD to SSD with Migration Tools Migrating programs from a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) to a solid-state drive (SSD) can significantly improve your computer's performance and boot speed. Using an application migration tool, you can easily transfer programs and their associated files to the new SSD. Here's how to do it using Windows' built-in "Storage Sense" feature or a third-party tool like tools Todo Backup: ### Using Windows' "Storage Sense" 1. **Ensure your SSD is correctly installed and formatted.** Before migrating, make sure the new SSD is connected to your computer and recognized as an available disk in Windows. 2. **Open "Settings."** Click on the Windows icon in the bottom left corner, then select the gear-shaped "Settings" icon. 3. **Access "System" settings.** In the Settings window, click "System." 4. **Choose "Storage."** On the left menu, click "Storage." 5. **Turn on "Storage Sense."** On the Storage settings page, scroll down to the "Storage Sense" section and click the "Change" button under "Free up space now." 6. **Enable "Clean up by schedule" and configure the plan.** Check the box next to "Clean up by schedule" and set your desired cleanup frequency. 7. **Use "Storage Sense" for migration.** At the bottom of the "Storage Sense" page, click "Advanced storage settings." In the new window, find and click "Move my apps." 8. **Wait for the program migration to complete.** Windows will automatically migrate your programs to the SSD, which may take some time. ### Using tools Todo Backup 1. **Download and install tools Todo Backup.** Visit the official website and follow the instructions to install the software. 2. **Run tools Todo Backup.** Double-click the desktop shortcut to launch the program. 3. **Select the "Clone" function.** In the main interface, click the "Clone" option. 4. **Choose source and target drives.** In the "Source" field, select the HDD containing the programs you want to move; in the "Target" field, choose your SSD. 5. **Customize cloning settings.** If needed, you can choose to clone specific partitions only or adjust the target partition size. 6. **Start the cloning process.** Click "Next," then "Start Clone." Wait for the program to finish cloning. 7. **Restart your computer and verify the programs.** After completion, restart your computer and check if the programs successfully migrated to the SSD. Please note that different operating systems and tools may have varying steps. Always refer to the official documentation of the specific tool for detailed guidance.

As we know, a simple file move operation won't work when you want to transfer programs from HDD to SSD, because program files are scattered in dozens of locations on the hard drive. Moving any of them can cause application failure.

So, how to move installed programs from one drive to another without setup issues? The easiest way is to use an app migration tool, and Todo PCTrans is one you shouldn't miss.

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Todo PCTrans offers an all-in-one solution for all your data transfer needs, including files, applications/apps, user accounts, and settings. It provides three optional computer transfer modes.

• Moving apps from one drive to another: Supports most popular programs like Microsoft Office, Adobe software, Google Chrome, and Steam games. Copy installed programs between hard drive partitions, for instance, move programs from C drive to D drive.
• Transferring data between two computers: Send apps, data, accounts, and settings over a network connection to another PC. You can also share files between two laptops using WiFi in Windows 10.
• Transfer via backup and restore: When a network connection is unavailable, transfer files from the source computer to the target computer using backup and restore. Create an image of files, programs, and accounts.

Download the free PC transfer software now and use it to move apps, programs, and software from one drive to another in Windows 11/10.

Step 1: Connect the new SSD or HDD to your computer and run the Todo PCTrans tool.

1. Connect your new SSD or HDD to your computer and initialize it so that you can access the drive.

2. On the Todo PCTrans main screen, click on “App Transfer,” then hit “Start” to proceed.

Step 2: Select the applications and programs on the source disk, and choose the SSD or HDD as the target disk to transfer to

1. On the source partition with the installed applications, select the programs you want to move to the SSD or HDD (marked as “Yes”).

2. Click the triangle icon, select your new SSD or HDD as the destination, then click “Migrate” to move the selected programs.

Select the apps to transfer

Step 3: Wait for the transfer to complete

When the process is completed, click “OK” to finish.

Then, you can reboot to keep all the changes and run the migrated programs on the new SSD or HDD.

After that, you can restart your PC to keep all the changes and run your apps, software, and programs without any issues.

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How to Move Apps Manually from HDD to SSD in UTF-8

In this article, we will show you two manual ways to move an app from HDD to SSD or from SSD to SSD. Both methods have their downsides. Let's see.

1. Move the Program to SSD Using Windows App Move Feature

This process only works for apps that you installed from the Microsoft Store.

Step 1: Open Settings by pressing Windows + I. Click on System > Apps & features.

Step 2: Select the app you want to move and tap "Move."

Move apps and features

Step 3. Select the new disk, and click "Move" again.

2. Moving an app to an SSD by uninstalling and reinstalling

The last way to move programs from HDD to SSD is by uninstalling and reinstalling them. If it's a large software, downloading and installing it from the internet can take time – so be patient.

Step 1: Open the Control Panel and select "Programs and Features."

Step 2: Select the program you want to move and click "Uninstall."

Step 3. Click “OK” to confirm the uninstallation.

Step 4. Reinstall the software from the installation media or download it from the internet. You can change the install drive and path to your new SSD or HDD.

How to Change the Default Location for Programs in Windows 11/10

It's easy to change the default installation location for apps and programs on Windows 11 or 10. Just follow these steps.

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings. Click on System and then Storage.

Step 2: Choose a save location. Set the storage path for the application.

Conclusions

In this article, we will discuss three methods to move your programs from HDD to SSD:

• Use the Todo PCTrans tool to move installed apps from one drive or disk locally to another drive. There are no restrictions, and you can move any software infinitely.
• Utilize the Apps Move feature in Windows to shift software downloaded from the Microsoft Store to an SSD or HDD.
• Manually uninstall the application and then reinstall it on the SSD with a new installation location.

Of the three methods, the most effective is surely the first – using Todo PCTrans, you can easily and quickly set up your new hard drive or new computer.

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