How to Clone SSD to m.2 SSD or HDD to SSD Sp-By-Step Guide
“Welcome to the Lazesoft Disk Image & Clone Guide – your go-to resource for efficiently transferring data between disks using the powerful and free Lazesoft tool. Whether you’re upgrading to a new SSD, migrating from a hard disk, or simply seeking a reliable cloning solution, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process. Lazesoft Disk Image & Clone is not only effective but also comes at no cost, providing you with a user-friendly and budget-friendly solution for enhancing your storage space and system performance. Let’s embark on the journey of optimizing your storage with the ease and affordability of Lazesoft Disk Image & Clone.”
- Go to the following link to download the Lazesoft Disk Image & Clone tool: https://www.lazesoft.com/download.html
2. Install the program after the download is complete.
3. After installation, launch the program and choose the “Clone Disk” option.
4. Select the source disk. The source disk contains your operating system and data that you want to clone to the new disk, such as an SSD or HDD.
5. Next, select the destination disk. This is the disk where you want to clone the data.
6. Proceed to the “Edit Disk” section and choose “Fit Partitions to Entire Disk” to utilize all disk space.
7. Double-check that all settings are correct and press “Start” to initiate the cloning process.
8. Click “OK” if a warning appears.
9. Once cloning is complete, shut down the PC and disconnect the old disk.
10. Restart the PC and access the BIOS to set the boot priorities. In the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), ensure that the new M.2 SSD or the cloned SSD is placed at the top of the boot priority list. This step is crucial for the system to recognize and boot from the newly cloned disk. Keep in mind that accessing the BIOS might vary depending on your computer’s manufacturer and motherboard model. Consult your user manual for specific instructions tailored to your hardware. If the boot order is set correctly, the PC will successfully start up from the newly cloned or upgraded disk.
11. If the boot order is set correctly, the PC will boot up.
12. After logging in, open File Explorer to confirm the increased disk space.
13. Reconnect the old SSD.
14. Open Lazesoft Disk Image & Clone.
15. Format the old SSD with NTFS as the file system.
16. Check File Explorer to confirm that Windows is now on the new SSD, and the old SSD has been cleared.
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