Can I Clone HDD to M.2 SSD?

I bought a new M.2 SSD, and I want to install it as my main drive for OS (desktop PC). I know how to clone HDD to SSD, but I really have no idea about cloning HDD to M.2 SSD. Can I clone HDD to M.2 SSD? If yes, how can I do it?

Best Answered by

Jane Zhou· Answered on Nov 21, 2023

The answer is YES! You can clone HDD to M.2 SSD effortlessly with some professional cloning software, as Windows does not provide cloning functionality. Here we highly recommend EaseUS Disk Copy.

EaseUS Disk Copy is one of the best disk cloning software on the market. It helps you clone HDD to M.S SSD or NVMe M.2 SSD with a few simple clicks. In addition, this program provides lots of other advanced and flexible features, including but not limited to cloning hard drives with bad sectors, creating a local backup of hard drives, and more.

  Free Download

Support Windows 11/10/8/7

100% Secure

Below are the step-by-step guide to cloning HDD to M.2 SSD:

Step 1. Install M.2 SSD on your computer, then make sure that Windows can detect it.

Step 2. Download, install, and launch EaseUS Disk Copy on your computer.

Step 3. Choose "Disk Mode" and choose the disk as the source disk, then click Next.

Step 4. Select the other disk (M.2 SSD) as the destination disk, and hit OK.

Step 5. (Optional) you can check and manage the disk layout of the M.2 SSD by selecting Autofit the disk, Copy as the source, or Edit disk layout.

Step 6. Click Proceed to execute the task officially.

That's the detailed tutorial about how to clone HDD to M.2 SSD.

Related Article: How to Clone Windows OS from HDD/SSD to M.2 SSD

Download the smartest and easiest Disk Cloning Software

Use EaseUS Disk Copy to upgrade small HDD, replace old/failed hard drive, migrate OS, clone HDD to SSD without reinstalling data.

  Free Download

Support Windows 11/10/8/7

100% Secure

People Also Ask

How Do I Put an SSD Without Removing HDD?

How do I put an SSD without removing HDD? Do you want to know the right answer? If yes, you are on the right page. This short article will tell you how to install an SSD without removing the old HDD.

Jerry

Nov 21, 2023

How Do I Copy and Clone a Dynamic Disk in Windows 7?

How do I copy and clone a dynamic disk in Windows 7? Do you want to know how to get the job done? This article will describe how to clone a dynamic disk in your Windows 7 computer.

Jerry

Nov 21, 2023

Can I Keep My Files on My HDD and Only Transfer My OS?

Are you attempting to migrate the Windows operating system from HDD to SSD while retaining the files on the previous hard drive? This tutorial explains how to do it quickly and successfully.

Larissa

Nov 21, 2023

How Do I Clone My Samsung Boot Drive to a New SSD?

Do you want to clone a Saming hard disk to an SSD? Look no further; this short answer provides the simplest method for cloning your HDD to an SSD without losing any data.

Larissa

Nov 21, 2023

Do I Need to Make an Image or a Clone of My Disk Drive?

Do I need to make an image or a clone of my disk drive? What is the difference between disk drive clone and image? Read the content of this short post, and get all tips you need. 

Rel

Nov 21, 2023

Is It a Good Idea to Replace My Laptop HDD with an SSD?

Is it a good idea to replace my laptop HDD with an SSD? Do you want to get the answer? This post will tell whether it is a good practice to change a laptop hard drive with an SSD and offer a tool to help you.

Jerry

Nov 21, 2023