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Clone HDD To SSD Windows 10 Bootable

Are you looking for a way to clone your old hard drive to a new, faster SSD? If you are using Windows 10, then it is possible to clone your HDD to an SSD and make it bootable. This guide will walk you through the steps for cloning your HDD to your SSD and making it bootable in Windows 10.

What You Need

Before you can clone your HDD to an SSD, you will need the following items:

A compatible SSD
A SATA to USB cable (or an external hard drive enclosure)
A Windows 10 installation disk or USB
A PC or laptop with a compatible motherboard

Step 1: Prepare Your SSD and HDD

The first step is to prepare both your SSD and HDD for the cloning process. Start by connecting your SSD to your computer using the SATA to USB cable (or external hard drive enclosure). Then, you will need to format the SSD. To do this, open the Disk Management tool (Windows Key + R, then type “diskmgmt.msc”). Select your SSD, right-click and select “Format”.

Once you have formatted your SSD, you will need to prepare your HDD. To do this, open the Disk Management tool and select your HDD. Right-click and select “Convert to Dynamic Disk”. This will allow you to clone the HDD to the SSD.

Step 2: Create a Windows 10 Installation Disk or USB

The next step is to create a Windows 10 installation disk or USB. To do this, you will need to download the Windows 10 ISO file from Microsoft’s website. Once you have downloaded the ISO file, you will need to burn it to a disk or USB drive. To do this, you can use a tool such as Rufus.

Step 3: Clone Your HDD to the SSD

The next step is to clone your HDD to the SSD. To do this, you will need to use a tool such as EaseUS Todo Backup. This tool will allow you to clone your HDD to the SSD in just a few clicks. Once you have cloned your HDD to the SSD, you will need to disconnect the HDD and reconnect the SSD.

Step 4: Make the SSD Bootable

The next step is to make the SSD bootable. To do this, you will need to use the Windows 10 installation disk or USB that you created in step 2. Insert the disk or USB into your computer and boot from it. Once you have booted from the disk or USB, you will need to select the “Repair your computer” option. Then, select the “Command Prompt” option. In the command prompt, type “bootrec /fixmbr” and then type “bootrec /fixboot”.

Step 5: Install Windows 10

The final step is to install Windows 10 on the SSD. To do this, you will need to boot from the Windows 10 installation disk or USB. Then, select the “Install Now” option. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Conclusion

Cloning your HDD to an SSD and making it bootable in Windows 10 is not a difficult process. All you need is a compatible SSD, a SATA to USB cable (or external hard drive enclosure), a Windows 10 installation disk or USB, and a PC or laptop with a compatible motherboard. Once you have all of these items, you can follow the steps outlined in this guide to clone your HDD to the SSD and make it bootable in Windows 10.