To do so, you have two choices: 1). Migrate OS to the new disk by using EaseUS Partition Master with its Migrate OS feature; 2). Fresh or clean install Windows on the new drive. If you use the first method to migrate OS, you just need to restart the PC and Windows will automatically boot from the new drive. No further operation is needed. If you have used the second method to fresh install Windows OS on the new drive, take the steps here to change your boot drive: Step 1. Shut down PC and remove the old drive. Step 2. Restart PC, press F2, F10 or Del key to enter BIOS. Step 3. Go to the Boot order section, set new disk as the boot drive and save the changes. Step 4. Restart PC. If everything goes right, shut down computer and insert the old drive back to your computer. Restart it atain. 2. How do I move Windows 10 to a new SSD? The way to move Windows 10 to a new SSD is similar as the provded Method 1 on this page. You can safely install the SSD on your computer and run EaseUS Partition Master to execure the OS migration job.
See also: Back Up Windows 10 to USB drive. Tip 2: Set up new disk - SSD/HDD For a new disk - new SSD/HDD: Install the new drive to your computer properly via the SATA and Power cables. For more details, read: How to Install a new hard drive/SSD. For a used or a data disk: Back up data there to another device first. Backing up to an external hard drive shall be the best option. Work to: change system disk, move OS to new SSD/HDD, swap Windows system to a new disk. This straightforward method enables users to directly change their OS disk without reinstalling system on Windows 10/8/7 etc. All you need is a professional partition manager software which supports to freely migrate system to HDD or SSD. Required Tools - EaseUS Partition Master with its "Migrate OS to HDD/SSD" feature EaseUS Partition Master supports you to transfer system between HDD and SSD so to change the system disk and storage disk with ease. And only a few simple clicks will do. Tutorial - Download this software for free and follow the steps to do it now: Note: The operation of migrating OS to SSD or HDD will delete and remove existing partitions and data on your target disk when there is not enough unallocated space on the target disk.
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You can skip this step if you cloned the drive using cloning software. If the recovery media is on a DVD, you may have to turn the PC on first so you can eject the DVD tray. If it's a USB drive, just insert the drive before turning the PC on. As long as your PC is set to boot from a USB drive or DVD drive, it should automatically boot up into the Windows installer. If the PC won't boot from the recovery media, you'll have to make some changes in the BIOS. The key to enter the BIOS varies, but you'll usually need to restart the PC and immediately press either F12, F10, or Del to enter the boot menu. The actual key should appear below the manufacturer's logo. If you don't tap it fast enough you'll have to reboot and start again. Once you're in the BIOS, find the section called Boot Menu or Boot Order, then set the first boot device as USB Drive or DVD drive as needed. Exit and save your changes, then reboot the PC. 13 Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall Windows. Once Windows is reinstalled and reconnected to the internet, the PC will automatically re-register the operating system (although you may have to confirm a few things here and there).