How to Clone Your Boot Drive to SSD Without Having to Reinstall Windows or Any Other Programs
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- Learn how to clone your Windows boot drive from an old hard drive to a new solid state drive (SSD) without having to reinstall Windows or any other programs. If you want to speed up an older computer, upgrading to a new, faster SSD is easier than you think. No need to go through the pain of reinstalling everything--just clone your boot drive!
This step-by-step video will show you exactly what hardware and software you need to clone your boot drive, whether you are using a desktop or laptop computer. You'll learn how the majority of cloning software is free if you are upgrading to a new SSD, and how to connect your new SSD to the computer so the cloning process can happen.
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03 June 2024, Finally got tired of waiting 5 minutes for my computer to boot up and after viewing your clear and concise video I will upgrade my noisy and slow HDD to an SSD. Thank you for this excellent video.
Amazing. This video is long but it's exactly what I need - the step by instructions are delivered calmly in an structured approach. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. It's truly appreciated.
Cloning instructions start at 14:00
deserves more upvotes
thanks for the info.
That saved my 10 minutes (4 before I realised someone had done the hard work and stayed awake during the initial yatter.
If ya all felt you were wasting your valuable time with the first 14 min. as you knew all of that what the heck were you even watching this at all. There is so much that was left out that most beginners should have already known this much. Things like, DOES your software automatically set the OFFSET for SSD. I don't know about Samsung, but WD does not. How about UEFI? or DOES the software automatically partition for either MBR as opposed to GPT or does that have to be done. In other words, does it copy to UNALLOCATED space ONLY? I prefer MINI TOOL Partition Wizard myself. The only thing about it you need to know is that it does not automatically clone the BOOT portion (partition) on a GPT drive and that has to be done in a separate opperation.
@@charleshadden2937 For the information contained after 14:00.
Awesome video, sir! No frills, just calm & smooth explanations. Thanks.
Hi Fred. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise with the world. 3 years after you posted this video, this video is still helping people. I am from Singapore, saw your video and I followed your steps and got the job done. This video is very detailed, covers every aspect of cloning hard disk.
The world needs more people like you!
An excellent demonstration by this gentleman. None of the slick "Hi Guys" then rattle through a demonstration leaving me breathless. Really impressed by his calm delivery.
Very informative and impressive educational video, has to be one of the best I have ever seen. I could tell you had everything prepared and ready before hand, and knew exactly what you were going to say during the presentation.
Thank You for taking the time to make and share this great video.
This video is the best explanation of how to replace the old hard drive with a SSDrive. I'll take the plunge and try to exchange the stage coach speed of my desktop with that of a 'jetliner'. Well, maybe not a jetliner. Clearly spoken even for those with hearing problems. Thanks a lot
Just replaced a hard drive that had started to click as it loaded programs with a new Samsung SSD. Your method worked perfectly. Thank you.
Samsung is the way to go.
Great class. All of this worked for me quite well. I might add that it can take 4 - 6 hours to clone your old hard drive. That's how long it took mine anyway. I'd advise everyone to get the kit if they are upgrading a desktop. My next project will be a laptop so I hope it works as well! Thank you for making this video.
Excellent video. Very understandable step by step. No nonsense load music. One of the best training video in CZcams .Thank you
Amazing. This video is long but it's exactly what I need - the step by instructions are delivered calmly in an structured approach. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. It's truly appreciated. Excellent!
Replaced my 256 ssd with a Samsung 2tb following your instructions and it worked like a charm. Thank you so much. The other videos on CZcams are super tedious in comparison...
Just what I was looking for and w/ links to needed parts. Excellent!! A big relief. 6 stars.
Very clear instructions at a good pace. Most another videos on this topic are terrible -- too fast and assumes the viewer already knows everything. Good job.
Thank you so much. This was a fantastic presentation. Loved all the additional information you provided. Will certainly grab that kit!
Thank you Sir. This video is definitely five stars out of five star rating.👍👍 Further, the video host is the closest thing to a "Mr. Rogers of Tech" as is possible. His calm, clear, and friendly presentation. I'm sure is reassuring to anyone without a lot of computer experience.😊 I have built several computers, but have never cloned a drive before, and this video will definitely assist me. Lastly, not that it's important, but I have a feeling that the host is either an active member or veteran of Military service, as am I.😉
Excellent video!!! To the point and easily explained. Just what I was looking for, a step-by-step process from beginning to end with all the info you need. Thanks so much! 👍👍👍👍👍
Does Samsung Data Migration work with all brands of drives?
@@leothehuman_9476 Samsung magician will read from any drive but will only write to a Samsung drive.
You probably already have the answer to your question but I replied just in case you don't .
I always buy Samsung because of their reputation and because their cloning tool is so easy to use . Bought a Crucial ssd once , never again
It is very easy, smooth explanation, without redundant information, and with full step by step visual explanation. It is helpful, even for IT magicians.
Superb video. Followed your instructions installed my SSD without any issues. Thanks
Awesome, exactly what I needed to know. I am upgrading from a 500 GB SSD to a 1 TB SSD. I am sure it will go smoothly after watching this.
Thank you for making this video! All the details are explained very well! I'm going to upgrade my old PC too! In the beginning, I was thinking, 28-minute video? But, every minute is worth it!
Very simple and concise video . Informative and easy to absorb . Well done
Fred Kelley, you make the most professional video demo of anyone I have ever seen. Your audio sound is great. The big screen TV in the back that provides additional information just makes for a much more enjoyable training session. Thanks! . . . Andrew Buffington - Texas
The BEST!! The tutorial I have seen on CZcams. EASY TO UNDERSTAND. You can make FROM DUM TO an EXPORT anyone on a computer including ME one 80-year-old no-save like me. Thank you, George.
This is about learning how to do it with ease and with a methodology that is based in throwing parallel explanations about cables, connectors, good closeups and a back screen explaining acronyms so if you teach others is more than understandable and very recommended that you do not asume people already know everything and give appropriate explanations and of course the video that could take 5min for advanced users is taking almost 30min but is like being in a classroom learning it with excellent explanations with s simple language and no rush or time crusade. For me it was excellent because I evaluated it as what it is, a learning video. Good job buddy.
Thanks Yamel. I make these videos assuming the viewer knows almost nothing, so they can be long.
Very informative video. As I will be updating my SSD to a bigger, and newer, SSD, this came in very handy.
This is very good, and just what I needed. I put a new Samsung SSD with Linux Mint on my PC, and it was so much faster than the old Win 7 HDD, that I want to get another SSD. I still need Win 7 for the software that doesn't have a Linux equivalent. This video shows me exactly how to do it, and what I need to buy. You have another subscriber.
Congratulations, Nerd Sidekick. You got a new subscriber! I like your "layman's terms" approach. Keep up the good work!
This is a perfect video for my level. Very detail and easy to follow. Thank you for making this video. I am a bit more confident in replacing my hard drive now.
Hello Nerd, This is a great video. I didn't know that the hard drive companies supply this cloning software! I'm so excited to get started on this!
When SATA appeared in my life, I purchased a dual bay SATA drive dock by inateck. The new version of my device would cost around $50 US today and is available on amazon. You simply remove the dive from your PC and place it in Slot A on the dock. Put your new drive in slot B and press the device's offline cloning button and wait for the cloning process to complete. Then you install your shiny new drive. That's it, job done. The drive dock is also useful as it can turn any SATA drive into a plug in USBc drive, I also use it to backup PC system drives onto offline large capacity HDD's for safe storage elsewhere.
FYI; I am the I.T support for my entire family and I have never regretted buying this thing as it has removed hours of unnecessary messing about and uncertainty every time I have used it.
I have built 3 PC's this video is great for everyone. I learnt something, most SSD's come with free cloning, thanks for that.
@@johnsmith7709 "Learnt" is an acceptable expression in British English (as is "burnt" for "burned").
Great guide. Love that you took the time to record yourself on Video w/ props and TV Scenes. So much more Personable than just taking over a desktop display.
For an old guy like me this was an excellent video, looks so simple, I am definitely going to try it
This is a good teaching video. Those of you (not too many) who thought it was too long are (probably) not teachers. As a "Driver's Ed" instructor with 30+ years of experience it was just the right length with an appropriate amount of repetition. For my current skill level with computers it was a touch lengthy. For my 2008 skill level it was just what I needed. Plus, watching another teachers technique added to my own skills as a teacher. Thanks, Nerd Sidekick for your time and effort.
GLACIOUS13: As a teacher with 30 years of experience, since you clearly don't know too from to (it's too many, not to many), and you did it twice so it wasn't a typo, that seems pretty sad.
@@rogergeyer9851 You're absolutely correct! I've always had problems with that word. I've tried different mnemonics to help me yet still haven't nailed it down. Lol! To clarify though, I taught "Driver's Education" not "English" so...
...I do appreciate your bringing this to my attention though. I am not being sarcastic. I am always striving to do my best (edits applied) and have corrected people in the comments section as well. Thanks, again! Good, day.
@@GLACIOUS13 Good on you for being so gracious and humble to this absolute tool who was super rude and could have corrected you in a much nicer way than that. He could also learn to read considering you said you were a drivers ed teacher. This is coming from someone who is big on catching spelling/grammar mistakes, but I would never attack someone for making one. We need more people like you and less like Roger.
Very clear and very precise. You have given me the confidence to have a go. You do not um and ah or use IT jargon you just keep it reasonably simple. Now all I have to do is purchase and replace. I will let you know how I get on. Just do not hold your breath it won't be that quick. Many many thanks. Best installation guide I have seen on CZcams.
"I will let you know how I get on" 3 years later...
Great video, very well explained, great camera work, really easy to understand. Than you so much, this is extremely helpful.
so happy to know how easy SSD are to be formated, but specially to be cloned!! I'm an old school cloning guy (phantom cloning software, you know...😢😢😢😢). Thanks a lot!!!!
Great tutorial video. Just one thing that I noticed was that it was quite a while into the video that you first mentioned anything about making sure that the power was disconnected from your computer. That is very important, especially for those that have little or no experience with this type of procedures. Like I mentioned, this is otherwise a very educational video. Keep up the good work!
I'm guessing that you unplug the computer just when you're changing to the ssd? Thanks.
You talk nice and slow and speak clearly. I'm a tech since 2006 at residential only. I clone every disc as a safety measure. Things can sometimes go wrong.
Excellent! Very clear, comprehensive and helpful!
Useful video. Sometimes I find it tough to start a small screw with my fingers, so I put the screw onto the screwdriver then aim it into the hole. If you use the right sized screwdriver it will hold the cross-headed screw even when horizontal. If you magnetise the screwdriver a little, by sliding a magnet along it once, then that can help too. But keep magnets away from the old-style spinning hard drives!
thank you so much for helping me install my SSD drive in my CoolerMaster desktop I have looked at a bunch of videos on youtube and all have been great but you have helped me the most thanks again its now June /06/ 2020
I've been working at a body shop for a bit now and extra tips I learned was if you're painting the door, it's better to take off the mirror and belt molding (the trim at the bottom of the window) for a better paint job in the end. The mirror can get in the way, and if you're unlucky, the clear coat could stick in that gap between the door and the belt molding.
Detailed and exact instruction with plenty of information thank you!
You even make beginners like me feel that maybe I could do this! So sick of new cheap pieces of crap computers; makes sense to upgrade an old box. You give me the courage to try it.
If you have no pc-skills and dont understand how to handle then its cheap and crap....
"In the case of my case" =))). Excellent tutorial, thank you! Clear and structured. Like the late '90s IT stuff.
Thank you very much for the links to the drives and especially the installation kit.
Very helpful video, thanks for the advice.
Perfect explanation took about 1hour start to finish on a Dell 3020 optiplex.
Thanks!!
This is the best explained way to clone a Drive. Thanks.
This is the best video to do this type of work in your pc,thanks
Thank you so much for an excellent video. I'm going to have a go at this now.
Nice, easy to follow for a first-timer such as myself.
I watched so many videos and read articles about this, this one was easily the best. Managed to clone my SSHD perfectly! I don't have a bracket for it so I'll just use double sided tape to hold it in place
nice, easy, clear instructions on how to swipe ur old HDD to new SSD and restart ur computer. Awesome!
this is what i needed in my life
Great instructor, answers questions before there asked!!!!!
You're video was really helpful and saved me from buying a sata- usb cable :) thankyou
Thank you so much! I have seen so many and this vid of yours was the only one to help. All I had to do was go to WD for my WD Green SATA and bam everything I need right there! Thanks so much 🙏 and happy new year 🎉
Hello Sir, this is a first time, I have watching your instructions. I'm interested to learn from you. I'll look forward to watch further program again. Thank you very much have provided excellence to Boot Drive.
Clear and precise instruction. Thank you!
Hi Fred....Thanks for the video...Really like your style in presenting videos...Wish you could do more...Thanks again.
Awesome video! Werther it is three years old, Downloaded the clone software for Kingston and Samsung cloning
It's great, because I cloned my drive ( New Drive ) and it was showing the new ones size, To be as small as the older drive, Had to make a new partition
with a drive letter, to excuse to complete drive, not what I wanted! thanks again , from UK 🔥
when i see an older person with a striped polo on, in front of computers.... i pay attention. you earned a like and a subscribe Sir.
also. if anyone is cloning to a Western Digital, they use ACRONIS true image.
Great video, easy step by step instructions.
Excellent video/tutorial. Thank you!
Comprehensive and expertly explained. Many thanks.
Thank You very much. It is very informative and details.
Thanks so much! Worked perfectly for me. Updated my Dell 2330 with a 1 gig SSD and 16MB of ram. They Samsung Magician software to mirror image the old drive worked great and took about an hour. The whole process only to 1 1/2 hours. Truly appreciated. Would love to see a video in changing the Bio's for my Dell 2330 so I can load Windows 11. Thx.
"Let's get the glasses." I feel you man!
You are an absolute legend my friend. Many thanks! helped me on my New gaming Rig
10:39 even tho it was not a supposed to be a joke i was laughing when he said “in my case” that double meaning is so perfect haha
I absolutely agree with Mr Temporale below. I was ahead of you often but NEVER behind you and that is important. I came here from a video from another contributer on the same subject a little confused, very confused even setting the delivery speed to 75%. Yours was clear, thank you. I am replacing my laptop HD with an SSD and I have seen somewhere how to delete your existing HD windows, now unnecessary files. I hope it was you explaining. :-)) :-D
Excellent video, Man. Clearly and precisely explained.
Nice take on how to go from a regular HD to a SSD. For me the best take from your script was to always go to the new drive's web site and get the migration software there and it's free! We are the other side, the often builders of PC's and restoring Mac Pro computers so our down take was ... the many loose cables not tied together! LOL I suppose before they made windowed computer cases no one ever bothered to neatened up the inside. Now zip ties are part of the build. Restoring three Mac Pro computers, strangely there are few cables in the case. Oh and the direct connect cable to a loose sata hard drive is a wonderful tool for doing disk images with (no external case required and it's put back in it's original box once imaged).
Thank you Fred for a very informative video on CLONING (the rest of it was good too). I am wanting to upgrade my Dell XPS 8930 SSD Card from 256gb to 2T, which is where my OS & Windows Pro is. This video helps me know what I need to do BEFORE I insert the new card and what I need to do AFTER I insert the new card. Any additional tips you can offer would be appreciated.
Great informative video. Thanks!
Great presentation. Very helpful. The info about the USB /power cable for data transfer and the adaptor kit from Amazon were not seen,
Super helpful, thanks
Excellent presentation THANK YOU
Thank you for your instruction ! Very much appreciated !
This was really helpful!
Extremely well done. Thank you
Thank you.. I will try this and use your links
informative and clearly explained. Thumbs up Nerd!
Thank you for this tutorial. I found it interesting that your SSD size was so small. My older HP C drive is far larger.
(Cloning process begins 14:00.)
Thank you - exactly what I needed. I too have a 12 year old desktop gaming rig I built and the HD is failing. All indications is I'm not able to upgrade to NVMe but oh well.
Thanks again!
Greg
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If you are going to clone or image a boot drive, use a imaging software. I use makrium reflect. I use this because I am on Windows 7 and no support available now. So I make a image every couple of months to an external hard drive, about 2TB size is good. If I wanted to put that image on a SSD then I just select the image from the software choices, and let it run. Very simple and you ALWAYS have a back up system somewhere.
Well done! Wonderful and comprehensive tutorial, and your explanation is very clear and articulate. If I may assume, you might be a professor or a teacher.
No, not a teacher, but just enjoy making difficult topics easy to understand. There are too many complicated things in this world!
Excellent video, Thank you
Very good video, but one thing you left out was how important it is to ground yourself to the chassis before reaching your hand inside. You could very easily zap a component in there and fry it if you happen to have a static charge on your body.
Thanks Mr. Nerd Sidekick For Great Video & Great Info, this exact whats I need .
cheers mate very well explained ...keep em coming
Thank you so much for the information. SUBSCRIBED
Great Video, really appreciate.
Another great video! Thanks!
Good video, useful, well presented, thank you.
Thanks. Really useful.