How to transfer the entire Windows system from one hard disk to another

As soon as you purchase an SSD, the first thing to think about is to use it instead of the old HDD, given the efficiency of the SSD in terms of write and read speed. You must install Windows on the SSD to get the required speed and use HDD to store files and private data.

In this case, the first thing you will think of is to make a formatted HDD and install Windows again on the SSD. This process is rather tiring, especially if the Windows system installed on the HDD has all the programs and files you use daily, you will need to reinstall Windows on the SSD and look for drivers again. This is unpopular for most users.

Instead of installing Windows on the SSD, the system can be moved from the HDD to the SSD with all files, drivers, and programs, without having to reinstall the system from scratch. Yes, this process is possible and will help you to preserve and transfer your files without losing any file.

EaseUS Todo Backup Free is a free program, and of course, it has paid versions, but with the process of moving the system from one hard drive to another, the free version works.

Initially if you want to download the program click on this link to download it from the official website EaseUS, after entering the site will be required to enter your e-mail only, and then choose the free version indicated in red in the picture, and the program will be downloaded, the size does not exceed 94 MB.

After downloading the program you run it, choose the language you want to work in and then install it normally, Next, Next, Next ... and then finally on Finish and the program will be installed.

While running the program after installing it you will be asked to enter the activation code, you click on the button Later and you can use the program for free.

This is the interface of the program, a simple interface and easy to use, to move the copy of Windows from one hard disk to another click on the options button at the top left, then choose the option Clone and is meant to "copy."

A page will appear with all the hard disks connected to your computer.

As a very important note: If your computer is connected to more than one hard drive, delete all the hard disks and leave the disk with the main "Windows" and the disk you want to move the Windows system so as not to confuse you.

What is important in the first stage is to identify the hard drive that the Windows system by marking on the box next to the disk and then click Next.

In the second stage, you select the hard drive on which you want to move Windows, click on the box in front of the disk and then the Next button.

Now, as a final step, you press the Proceed button and the program will start moving Windows from the HDD to the SSD. The process will take a long time depending on the power of your computer.

As a signal, this program can transfer Windows systems between all types of hard drives and not only from the HDD to the SSD.

After the system is fully transferred, you will now connect the SSD to the original hard drive, then start the computer and the system will work with you without any changes as if you are working on Windows on the old hard disk, but the difference is that the SSD will benefit you more in terms of speed read and write.

As for the HDD, you can make formate and use it only to store data and files, and leave the SSD for the system only. To the end of the issue of moving Windows from one hard drive to another, I hope you have benefited.