How to Clone a Hard Drive or SSD in Windows (READ DESCRIPTION)

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  • Опубликовано: 9 окт 2018
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  • @EasyTechs
    @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +107

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    • @Bklynpimpstress
      @Bklynpimpstress 5 лет назад +3

      Does it delete everything off the original drive? I want to keep the stuff on the original drive

    • @laromaxpower
      @laromaxpower 5 лет назад +1

      It didnt work it said notenough memory

    • @noskis9432
      @noskis9432 5 лет назад

      So my computer is stuck on the logo screen, is that normal?

    • @noskis9432
      @noskis9432 5 лет назад

      EasyTechs please help

    • @funnyking123
      @funnyking123 5 лет назад +1

      @@noskis9432 did you get this fixed?

  • @AgentZero88
    @AgentZero88 5 лет назад +1115

    The fact you included the sound of a failing HDD gets you a like. Great detail! 👍🏽

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +27

      Thanks for the feedback!

    • @JoshuaG
      @JoshuaG 5 лет назад

      @@EasyTechs can i format my old drive without issues ? Planning to use it as an extra external drive :)

    • @7tonycloud
      @7tonycloud 4 года назад +1

      Great

    • @christechguy
      @christechguy 4 года назад

      Aegon Targaryen certainly can do that with an external HDD enclosure. Hope this helps! Sincerely Chris.

    • @jaydee3696
      @jaydee3696 3 года назад +1

      My HDD makes this sound but it has for quite a while. I think that people should understand that this noise means your computer isnt going to crash immediately. It could be years away. Mine has been making noises for a year now

  • @notnecessary7730
    @notnecessary7730 3 года назад +259

    BTW, people like me DO APPRECIATE people like you taking the time to make these vids, so THANK YOU for your time & effort.

  • @TinyMaths
    @TinyMaths 3 года назад +67

    Man, I just wanted to say I was reading through your description and you've put so much effort into it; AND, you're quite honest and open with what you put in there in terms of affiliates etc. Honestly, it's refreshing to see that kind of professionalism in a video description. I was on my lunch yesterday and was looking through some YT vids about putting Windows 10 onto an ssd, and saw your video. And then this evening I accidentally saw it again and so I decided to watch it through. Very helpful.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  3 года назад +4

      Thanks so much bro

  • @frauuyang4497
    @frauuyang4497 3 года назад +5

    So I tried this minitool and it failed and then i tried aomei backupper it worked, wonder if minitool cannot clone disk with bad sectors

  • @DangerWrap
    @DangerWrap 5 лет назад +423

    Thanks for the video. No matter how people complain about your accent, I can understand it easily.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +14

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks for the feedback!

    • @andrewleigh3
      @andrewleigh3 4 года назад +1

      Hey nothing wrong with a West Indian accent, love it. Thanks for the help.

    • @killtrositykill
      @killtrositykill 4 года назад +5

      I actually like his accent 😳

    • @MikeyDreamerLam
      @MikeyDreamerLam 4 года назад +4

      Denis Palchak West Indian as in from West Indies, most of whom are of African descent. Quite different to Indians from the subcontinent, although there are Indians in the West Indies as well.

    • @chimmyking
      @chimmyking 4 года назад +6

      @@andrewleigh3 That's a Nigerian accent and not west indies like the Carribean

  • @AwesomeMetalBands
    @AwesomeMetalBands 4 года назад +93

    The most professional an in-depth video on the subject I have seen on RUclips :)

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад +1

      So generous of you!, thanks for the feedback

  • @antoniradny2188
    @antoniradny2188 3 года назад +12

    ok, this is easily one of the most detailed drive swapping videos on youtube. thank you so much! you focused on what is important and that is so great.

  • @quichris6432
    @quichris6432 3 года назад +1

    I got stuck on the "select destination disk" step. A "disk 1" only shows up and I just can't press the next button with Mini Tool. But I finished my cloning process with AOMEI Partition Assistant successfully.

  • @Tinsmith8591
    @Tinsmith8591 5 лет назад +297

    This video is super useful, well edited, quality of both audio and video is very good and your speech is clear. Well done and thanks.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +6

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks for the feedback

    • @andrive
      @andrive 4 года назад

      True

  • @chris_82_bv8
    @chris_82_bv8 5 лет назад +11

    I just finished copying my entire system drive into a brand new SSD. Awesome tutorial, worked like a charm and without a single hitch. All partitions, files, etc. preserved as if nothing had ever happened

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks a lot for the feedback!

    • @sharonpaulson31
      @sharonpaulson31 2 года назад

      It's always best to do clean install of windows

  • @humusstealr9982
    @humusstealr9982 2 года назад +4

    If you are doing this and u see a paywall, delete the application and get the older version of this same application which is linked in the description of the video (in an article thing). The older version is completely free and worked for me

  • @charlesikediashi4561
    @charlesikediashi4561 Год назад +1

    a key point every one of these videos have not put in is if your laptop fails to boot from your new SSD - ensure you go back to the program partition wizard - >> click on the new ssd disk -> Redbuild MBR (on new disk) ->> Apply. After that the boot up sequence worked - nobody else has put this on their videos - I found it on a forum

  • @tjtarheels125
    @tjtarheels125 5 лет назад +17

    The best tech video I have seen in years. No fluff, clear and understandable. U even included links to the items used to create the video! Stellar performance sir! Keep up the exceptional work.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад

      So generous of you Tj, good to know it helped you out and thanks for the feedback

  • @clowez86
    @clowez86 5 лет назад +24

    Finally moved windows 10 to my ssd, and it feels like a whole new laptop! It's so much faster. Thank you. Your video really helped

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +2

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks for the feedback

  • @Spekplant
    @Spekplant Год назад +6

    Amazing video and very professionally done, thank you very much. Unfortunately it seems that the MiniTool Partition Wizard wont allow you to clone a SSD for free anymore, real pity. I tried and at 13:09, where you have to choose between A or B and click Next>, you are diverted to a webpage where you have to buy the Pro version. It's fair i guess, I am a one time user so I will search for an open source app.. Thanks again for the very professional tutorial.

    • @Velqua
      @Velqua Год назад

      did you manage to find another solution if so how? im currently stuck on how to move windows to my kingston ssd but not sure how?

    • @Spekplant
      @Spekplant Год назад

      @Velqua yes I did, I used Macrium Software. Its free for a month, but you can buy it for about 60 bucks and own the software. It works like a charm, did three clones.

  • @vvl3032
    @vvl3032 2 года назад +2

    8/17/22
    You have to go to the guy’s website he has in his description (the one that says easytechstutorials)! On that webpage he has 2 download links to the versions (10 and 11) of minitool that are free. DON’T just enter the website from the video because that’s a newer, different version that’s not actually free. Your computer might flag the older version download as spam or a virus, so you have to go in and approve it. The steps work you just have to get the older different version!

  • @skiellach
    @skiellach 5 лет назад +9

    May I just tell you that your tutorial was a perfect presentation of how to change from one HD to another. I wanted to go from 240GB to 1T and you made it seems so simple. I hesitated for quite a while, but finally bit the bullet and the results are a perfect transition. Thank you so much!!

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +2

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks for the feedback

    • @skiellach
      @skiellach 5 лет назад

      Now that I've successfully done the above, I find that when I boot up, it is so painfully slow! Any suggestions please??

  • @muhammadbilaldanish5421
    @muhammadbilaldanish5421 5 лет назад +24

    Video is underrated..... Best work....
    153k views and only 3.3k likes....
    that's injustices......
    BTW Thanks for wonderful tutorial....

  • @mdarifulislamhridoy9147
    @mdarifulislamhridoy9147 2 года назад +3

    Migrating OS funtion is not FREE in this softwere. you have to pay for their pro verison in order to get work!

  • @m98alissa
    @m98alissa 2 года назад +3

    Unfortunately, the software is not free anymore. They allow you to install and go through all the steps for free, but as soon as you click finish they ask for $59 dollars to unlock "advanced features" before it clones.

  • @frogogogo
    @frogogogo 4 года назад +4

    Over a year later and the only step that has changed involves the Minitool Parition Wizard's updated interface. The transition to and installation of my new SSD was flawless, and I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for your help!

  • @oadmhernandez
    @oadmhernandez 4 года назад +17

    Worked flawlessly. I used version 11.6 using these same steps. Thank you for the tutorial.

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor 2 года назад +1

      No viruses in one year?

  • @martinstenevebenstad8208
    @martinstenevebenstad8208 3 года назад +39

    Unironicly the most effectively explained, profesional video i have ever seen.

  • @sparekicks2274
    @sparekicks2274 3 года назад +11

    The easiest and most hopeful tutorial of this ever. Thank you kind sir

  • @sohel.sheikh
    @sohel.sheikh 5 лет назад +22

    Being from India, I find your accent really, really great. Well that's that and your videos are very informative and methodical.
    I literally just installed a new ssd in my laptop. I found your content really helpful.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +4

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback!

  • @ManBearPig617x
    @ManBearPig617x 4 года назад +165

    This isn't free anymore. When I click "finish" at the "boot from destination disk" screen it says I need to upgrade 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад +15

      Read article in description for updates

    • @enohbajramovski211
      @enohbajramovski211 4 года назад +4

      @@EasyTechs what do you mean ? could u send us a link of an updated video maybe

    • @chewbacca7856
      @chewbacca7856 4 года назад +11

      I got the same. I paid the $60 because i have no other safe reasonable option.People need to make money and this is a reasonable price in my opinion.

    • @b3n751
      @b3n751 4 года назад +3

      @chew bacca couldnt agree more, i also paid the 60$, 100% worth having a safe option

    • @D207850
      @D207850 4 года назад +32

      @@enohbajramovski211 He added a link in the description that says (UPDATE). Click on that and there will be a link to download the free version before they changed it.

  • @kelvinblanca8871
    @kelvinblanca8871 2 года назад +2

    Update: this still works but you need to have at least a professional license because migrating the OS using Minitool partition wizard is not for free anymore. Still, great video. :)

  • @RB-cs5dw
    @RB-cs5dw Год назад +3

    it keeps asking for payment there is no free version m8

  • @fincorrigan7139
    @fincorrigan7139 4 года назад +3

    As of today (Feb 26, 2020) this process works as explained in the video. I executed a flawless SSD upgrade on my Dell OptiPlex "C" drive using the process outlined here. Thank you very much for the excellent video. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback!

  • @MiguelBerCeb
    @MiguelBerCeb 5 лет назад +17

    Concise, precise and very well explained, made it look very simple. Excellent tutorial!

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +2

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks for the feedback!

  • @subhrajit7718
    @subhrajit7718 3 года назад

    Thanks... through your video successfully updraded my 256 gb ssd to 1tb ssd without losing any data. Love from India.

  • @James-cd7dl
    @James-cd7dl 3 года назад

    thanks for this worked a treat, took 3 hours 20 minutes for 200gb filled hard drive to transfer on to the new ssd for anyone wondering with a mixture of pics, documents and music

  • @momowawa447
    @momowawa447 4 года назад +22

    this is the best video I've seen of this on youtube, everything explained in details....I love it.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback!

  • @BobYourell
    @BobYourell 5 лет назад +4

    Hardly anybody is this concise! Especially since so many people think they have to act crazy to get more views. Thanks for this great vid. You even address a lot of potential misconceptions or things that could go wrong.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +1

      Good to know it helped you out Robert, thanks so much for the feedback

  • @AnasOmar-tn2wl
    @AnasOmar-tn2wl 11 месяцев назад

    A GOLDEN tip for any one who has an issue with the external ssd doesn't show up,, just simply don't plug it all, enter the half of it and you will be ok.

  • @crazyoreo9454
    @crazyoreo9454 2 года назад +2

    If anybody reads this comment, it's not working for you because your using a new version of the minitool partition wizard.
    In the description, easytechs put a link to where you can download the old
    10 and 11 versions which work for free

  • @queenisking202
    @queenisking202 Год назад +5

    The software not free anymore

  • @bobthebugman337
    @bobthebugman337 4 года назад +28

    2:28 just keeping this time stamp for myself

  • @clone800flamme
    @clone800flamme 2 года назад

    like somebody already said you even included the sounds of a borken hdd for people qho don't know, it's really helpful coming from someone whos hdds has broken twice

  • @cristianc6156
    @cristianc6156 2 года назад +2

    The free edition does not support the migration of OS from old Hdd to SSD

  • @glenjamin2703
    @glenjamin2703 4 года назад +5

    Thank you so much!!! Unlike most HD cloning software that claim to be free, this tutorial demonstrates a legitimate free functioning software to get the job done very easily. Most other free software only allows you to clone very small unrealistic drive capacities and / or does not allow anything other than identical direct cloning with no partitions whatsoever. This tutorial was flawless in helping me swap out my laptops end of life HD to a new SSD. Thanks again!

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад +1

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback!
      REPLY

  • @stanleywey
    @stanleywey 4 года назад +11

    the partition wizard is no longer free, however if you just search for an earlier version (around 10.1) it should work no problem

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад +4

      Thanks for the feedback. The article in the description has updated instructions

    • @jaredweeks256
      @jaredweeks256 4 года назад +2

      How do you select a different version

    • @tyswo
      @tyswo 4 года назад

      @@jaredweeks256 check the update if u scroll it has the older version

  • @JIC-DNP
    @JIC-DNP 2 года назад +1

    Man O Man!!! About 6 videos Ive watched and this 1 is the one I needed! ... I thank you so very very much for your time, effort and the details you smashed in here... DETAILED STEP BY STEP! Thanks, Appreciated!

  • @e1343
    @e1343 2 года назад +4

    Be aware that the 12.5 Edition of Mini Tool Partition Wizard (available as of now) requires a paid subscription to use the 'Migrate OS to SSD/HD Wizard function.'

    • @taco4182
      @taco4182 2 года назад

      No it doesn’t

  • @larryhall3743
    @larryhall3743 5 лет назад +12

    Thanks! I've watched 5 or 6 of these videos, but this one is the best. Nice clear video, clear speech, and speaking not too fast.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks for the feedback

  • @chess135
    @chess135 2 года назад +3

    Sadly the program is not free anymore. Edit. Found the answer a bit down in comments.

    • @Camerons16
      @Camerons16 2 года назад

      What’s the answer??

  • @dorishuang5333
    @dorishuang5333 3 года назад +7

    This minitool has too many errors come out, I just turned to another aomei partition assistant to clone my disk, and it wored well.

    • @jonneilsmyth9107
      @jonneilsmyth9107 2 года назад

      i think AOME was easy to use but option free is now gone any ideas sir im stuck bigtime

  • @0me3s
    @0me3s 3 года назад +4

    This is exactly what I needed to check with before I did it. Thank you.

  • @tiekausaun7263
    @tiekausaun7263 2 года назад +4

    There is a paywall now :(

  • @benjidaniel5595
    @benjidaniel5595 4 года назад +7

    There is one detail that you didn't mention. That the partition software recreates each partition from the original hdd as normal (non-hidden) partition. I followed these steps and now I have these extra drives in Windows Explorer for partitions that were previously hidden (e.g. recovery drive, etc). I rewatched your video and saw you had the same result but glossed right over the fact.

    • @Huephoric
      @Huephoric 4 года назад

      Did you find any fix for it?

    • @miut1983
      @miut1983 4 года назад

      Use MiniTool Partition Wizard and change drive letter to none on partition that you want to hide.

    • @YeahNoyeah
      @YeahNoyeah 3 года назад

      You created a problem where there is none? By default it does that it doesn’t matter whether it shows or not it still stays partitioned 💀

  • @drsynthpattern
    @drsynthpattern Год назад

    Thank you! You saved me £160 and I have successfully upgraded to ssd's for two of my pc's. I liked and I'm a subscriber!

  • @billclintonmosesmanullang7446
    @billclintonmosesmanullang7446 3 года назад

    Talks slow and clearly, breakdown every steps. Dude, you're amazing. Thank you

  • @peterrosser6375
    @peterrosser6375 4 года назад +7

    Superb tutorial. Just what I was looking for. Great presentation at perfect pace and very well spoken. Thank you.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад +1

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback!

  • @kurtr1181
    @kurtr1181 4 года назад +18

    VIEWERS: If the laptop doesn't recognize the SSD attached to your USB, dont panic. You just need to initialize it in Disk Mannagement first. That includes formatting, assigning a drive letter, etc.

    • @misha328
      @misha328 4 года назад

      Thank you so much

    • @markovucilovski9876
      @markovucilovski9876 4 года назад

      Initialize as MBR or GPT?

    • @kurtr1181
      @kurtr1181 4 года назад

      @@markovucilovski9876 Usually MBR

    • @TimFrentz
      @TimFrentz 3 года назад

      I've successfully copied drives and am now running on the SSD system BUT now the computer will no longer MAP external drives connected via USB. It recognizes them by sound connect and it shows up for a disconnect icon BUT I can not see the drive letter being assigned to it so I can not open it. How do I fix this??? I have tried removing and restoring USB driver; I tried all the ports with the same result, I tried running hardware and usb repair with no change..... wth??????????

  • @SirDanforth
    @SirDanforth 2 года назад +1

    The version of the software in this video is 10.3. The current version of the software is 12.6, and it looks like they moved the migration options to the paid version of the software. There's probably a number of similar software options out there, I tried one called AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard 9.5.0, and using the "Clone Disk" feature seemed to do the same things in this video (keeping the partitions from the original drive, expanding the main one to fill the drive). There is another Clone OS to Drive feature that seemed to work differently, didn't test that one. Just skipped all of the stuff asking you to purchase.
    Note: This is just my experience, not intended to be a guide.
    I was migrating from an old garbage HD to a bigger SSD. For the Disk Clone Wizard, selected the Quick option. Next selected the Source drive, then the Destination drive (there's a check box to optimize the performance if the destination drive is an SSD - no idea what this is, just checked it), then selected the Clone option "Fit partitions to entire disk". Next were some words about after the migration. Clicked "Finish", then "Apply" in the top left. It gave an estimated time, clicked Proceed. On the next screen I just kept it as "Restart in Windows PE mode". After restarting, I received a warning that the disks differ. I selected Cancel to stay in the Windows PE Environment (the first time I listened to it and had it reboot into the Pre-boot whatever mode, but it just errored out saying it didn't have any instructions and rebooted back into normal Windows). In the Windows PE Environment the AOPMEI software started, and I just selected all of the options again. After proceeding through it all, it started the disk transfer. Seems like the estimated time was pretty close. Once it was done, received a "Congratulation" message, and didn't really know what to do from there so I closed the application and the computer automatically went into Startup Repair. Skipped the nonsense and just had it shut down, and swapped the drives. There was a little bit more nonsense where it booted back into the Startup Repair (didn't even need to go into the BIOS) but after another shut down/restart I was back in business and everything was working.

  • @jasonfs5218
    @jasonfs5218 3 года назад +1

    Does this still work in 2020? Also does this work if I’m on pc switching to a ssd??

  • @MagusApex
    @MagusApex 4 года назад +5

    So you don't need to reactivate the Windows(license key) if you clone the old disk to new disk and use the same Computer/Laptop? I need help, for clarification. Thank you.

    • @sebessebe7367
      @sebessebe7367 4 года назад

      Yep, the signprint of your hardware with you licence key was embed into your OS, and if you clone it AND install the new disk in the same computer, it's ok and you wont reactivate your licence...

  • @juanoekmexico
    @juanoekmexico 4 года назад +5

    I was all ready to go and just when I thought I was a click away from migrating my OS to my new SSD, I found out that the new "Free version" of Minitool does not do this unless you go pro. Great video though.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад

      Check link in the description for updates

    • @juanoekmexico
      @juanoekmexico 4 года назад

      @@EasyTechs I ended up using Macrium, a very similar software. OS migration is still on the free version. Thanks for responding my comment, though.

    • @NoverYoung
      @NoverYoung 4 года назад

      If you install mini tool shadow maker (which is part of same the mini tool install) then you can clone your hardrive / OS etc for free.

  • @daniellara306
    @daniellara306 4 года назад +1

    The tool did not work for me. After install the program and following the steps closely I could see my new Hard-drive but it would not let me select next to transfer the information.

  • @decseven9872
    @decseven9872 Год назад +6

    I don't know if this is just me but this isn't free

  • @brd55
    @brd55 5 лет назад +8

    You are the best! You always explain everything that one can think of, and you do that in a very logical and very clear way. Thank you for your great instructional videos!

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад

      So generous of you Branislav , thanks so much for the feedback !

    • @brd55
      @brd55 5 лет назад

      @@EasyTechs You are generous to post all these great instructions! Thanks to your video about how to upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, I did it without any problem, and I now have Windows 10 on my older laptop, which I thought was not possible. So, now I will use this video to clone my HDD to my new SSD (arriving tomorrow) and replace my HDD with SSD. I already sent your video about Windows upgrade to several of my friends, because it was the best among 15-20 videos I viewed on RUclips. So, thanks for your generosity!

  • @proethoau5546
    @proethoau5546 4 года назад +70

    Cant migrate with the free version. Dont download this.

    • @dmike3507
      @dmike3507 4 года назад +16

      Check the video description where it says "update" and read the article. You just have to install older versions of the software (10.0 or 11.5) which allow you to migrate for free.

    • @michaeltoye6148
      @michaeltoye6148 4 года назад +2

      Mate you didn’t read the description

    • @0211brucetube
      @0211brucetube 4 года назад

      @@dmike3507 appreciation comment for the pfp

    • @gilesoffray9346
      @gilesoffray9346 4 года назад

      Great tutorial. Thanks.

  • @paulgclarkmusic
    @paulgclarkmusic 3 года назад +6

    Thank you! Love the accent too! Perfect English :)

  • @AcousticFool
    @AcousticFool 3 года назад +1

    After choosing restart now and letting the computer restart my computer keeps freezing at 24 seconds on the welcome to partition wizard page. I have tried about 30 times and nothing seems to work

  • @virginiahamlett3237
    @virginiahamlett3237 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for the video. I've upgrades 3 laptops so far, and your instructions were the easiest, even though the pictures didn't always match.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад +1

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback!

  • @sonnislimm
    @sonnislimm 3 года назад +13

    This version ask for u to buy a subscription now😩

  • @lilhads3514
    @lilhads3514 3 года назад

    I got a lot of “failed to read disk” notifications, but that’s probably because I had some corrupted data on my old hdd. This video was extremely helpful, thank you!

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  3 года назад

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback!

  • @buttonsplaymusic4896
    @buttonsplaymusic4896 3 года назад +14

    This cannot be done with the free version now. It will work and then stop and say that feature is only for Pro version (costs like $130 I think)

    • @jamespickell3915
      @jamespickell3915 3 года назад +5

      You can search mini tool partition wizard 10.3 and it should work

    • @spiritlesswind2277
      @spiritlesswind2277 3 года назад +2

      Is it 10.3version working on it?

    • @CamrhonMitchell
      @CamrhonMitchell 3 года назад

      @@MrSirChristian thank you so much this worked perfectly for me :)

  • @devinp.2934
    @devinp.2934 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for this! This helped me understand why cloning the HDD to the SSD was so important and your explanations made me confident enough to install an SDD myself. I’m tech savvy, but not enough to do my own computer repair skills. Thanks again!

  • @Yamralko
    @Yamralko 5 лет назад +5

    This is really helpful lesson. Thank you. I have a question. Is possible to use it with an external HDD too or it's only with internal HDD or SDD? Let me know please. Thank you again.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +2

      Good to know it helped you out, yes, you can use with external hdd

    • @babychongkerzz3014
      @babychongkerzz3014 4 года назад

      @@EasyTechs in the end , if we use external HDD it will become "main or internal hdd" Right sir ? Cz that where OS live ?

  • @seventhousand
    @seventhousand Год назад

    I did this yesterday, clone my current hard drive, the clone worked..Thank you!

  • @worldofsorcery6659
    @worldofsorcery6659 3 года назад +29

    When i click “Finish” they want to upgrade

    • @onlyme8780
      @onlyme8780 3 года назад +6

      You have to download version 10 the newest version wants to milk you

    • @w.t.dproductions8255
      @w.t.dproductions8255 3 года назад

      @@onlyme8780 do you mean version 10 of windows or version 10 of the ssd converter. I’m sorry I’m new to pc and still tryna understand this stuff lol

    • @elroy175
      @elroy175 3 года назад

      @@w.t.dproductions8255 you have to go find the version 10.3 of the program he's using

    • @divyanshupathak2806
      @divyanshupathak2806 3 года назад +4

      Link for verson 10 ?

  • @theerascal8050
    @theerascal8050 5 лет назад +6

    Nice job. Clear step x step instructions. Greatly appreciated

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks for the feedback

  • @Ageratos01
    @Ageratos01 4 года назад +6

    This may sound silly my old HDD is 1tb and only has 370gb filled. I have a 128ssd lying around and I only want to migrate windows only and the application says my ssd is too small? I didn't think windows on its own is over 128gb.. I just want to know if I am doing something wrong?

    • @ebrahimkakhi8836
      @ebrahimkakhi8836 4 года назад

      In that case use the window backup utility, which backs up your windows and essential files only to a recovery image

  • @a.h.h9647
    @a.h.h9647 3 года назад +1

    One of the best demonstration and fully easy explanation I'd find in youtube thanks for making our life easy by spreading your knowledge to us

  • @zachg4751
    @zachg4751 3 года назад +1

    Please help me, after I hit “Restart Now” it didn’t show the partition Wizard loading screen after restarting. It shows the UEFI screen and I now I can’t boot even from my original HDD

  • @brianmacgabhann5630
    @brianmacgabhann5630 2 года назад +3

    Excellent tutorial; thank you very much. You made the whole process seem straight forward and hassle free.

  • @Drawingb
    @Drawingb 4 года назад +4

    Keep it up bro, greeting from east A!

  • @kapilarora897
    @kapilarora897 3 года назад +1

    Hi wonderful video in great depth however, the partition wizard isn't free as soon u click finish it directs to the online store for purchase,any idea how to tackel this??

  • @nilavrahsensarma1764
    @nilavrahsensarma1764 3 года назад

    I will be swapping out my HDD with a new SSD, I have another 128 GB nvme SSD that contains the Windows and since I am not swapping that one out, will I still be needed to do the BIOS configuration?

  • @ferrodrig
    @ferrodrig 4 года назад +8

    I was looking all Night and morning for a tutorial like yours, congratulations 😬😬

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 года назад

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback! :)

  • @ricardozhang8870
    @ricardozhang8870 3 года назад +8

    aomei backupper is better than this one because the mini tool will not clone actually.

    • @ChadFreeman757
      @ChadFreeman757 Год назад +1

      Is it free?

    • @bals1036
      @bals1036 Год назад

      Your opinion doesn't matter. The tutorial works. Stop trying to confuse the viewer

  • @johnschulte5820
    @johnschulte5820 2 года назад

    This worked! Just note it's free to download but won't start until you pay for it, but it works where nothing else did. Thanks for the tip on Pro licences too.

  • @nicklaskowski2183
    @nicklaskowski2183 2 года назад +1

    this is making me try and license mini tool once I get to the final step of migrating......

  • @LyuboA
    @LyuboA 5 лет назад +6

    Finally?!? i've been doing that for years

  • @josephvillatoro4215
    @josephvillatoro4215 3 года назад +3

    this minitool does not have a free license, after you go through the setup at the end you have to have a license to use the software.

  • @Hdhshsbssjsjsj
    @Hdhshsbssjsjsj 2 года назад

    Most straight forward and concise video for this problem. We'll done

  • @JoseRivera-lk4cz
    @JoseRivera-lk4cz 3 года назад +1

    well it took a little bit but i figure it out,work's great thank you

  • @Rodecpt0
    @Rodecpt0 4 года назад +10

    The feature to migrate you OS isn't free anymore.

    • @handlebars246
      @handlebars246 4 года назад +2

      Yeah im having that problem too. Been goin two days tryna migrate my os. No luck

    • @Rodecpt0
      @Rodecpt0 4 года назад +3

      Kyle Konopaska I had success with DiskGenius, which is still free for now.

    • @dnh3005
      @dnh3005 4 года назад +1

      Robert Cheung gonna try it now

    • @victormunoz2731
      @victormunoz2731 4 года назад

      @@Rodecpt0 thank you, i was trying it right now

    • @shibumijin
      @shibumijin 4 года назад +1

      Yeah, I ended up using Reflect from Macrium Software - it did a great job for me and very easy to use after perusing their help file.

  • @CaBrOnLAtiNO
    @CaBrOnLAtiNO 3 года назад +3

    this doesnt work at 2020 when u click on finish it shows a popup that either u have to buy/upgrade or it wont let u finish and apply

  • @darylshields2587
    @darylshields2587 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this very informative video. I had no problem installing my new ssd after watching

  • @Cam.Failey
    @Cam.Failey Год назад

    Great tutorial on swapping out the hard drive, thanks man.

  • @robertlehotzky6651
    @robertlehotzky6651 4 года назад +4

    Can i do the same when i want to move from larger HDD into smaller SSD where not all storage is used and can fit into new SSD ?

    • @abelhorvat1540
      @abelhorvat1540 4 года назад

      I think u can

    • @LAVDV
      @LAVDV 4 года назад

      Well you can try if you want because you don’t do anything with the old HDD which if it goes wrong you still have all your stuff

    • @andrekeidel6414
      @andrekeidel6414 4 года назад

      Nope ): Not with this Tool it says the Drive is to smal

  • @mitchmixon6748
    @mitchmixon6748 5 лет назад +22

    Hey thanks, I downloaded a few "free" programs, but when I went to actually do it they wanted money. This program worked great for cloning.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 лет назад +4

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks for the feedback

    • @RetselisitsoeA
      @RetselisitsoeA 4 года назад +1

      Use minitools partition free 10.3, other versions require money

  • @joshuaakinpelu1513
    @joshuaakinpelu1513 3 года назад

    This is the most comprehensive video about cloning a hard drive that I've watched... Thanks a lot

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  3 года назад

      Good to know it helped you out, thanks so much for the feedback!

  • @Vale01-b1x
    @Vale01-b1x 2 года назад

    This video is Gold!, went to your web page, downloaded the wizards older version and worked like a charm

  • @jimmyjamyshamy2188
    @jimmyjamyshamy2188 4 года назад +4

    this is the same process on a desktop but just with an added sata cable right

    • @mylittlehamburger
      @mylittlehamburger 4 года назад

      So in bios, I don't have to change boot priority? It will work automatically?

    • @christechguy
      @christechguy 4 года назад +1

      daniel Jimenez if you keep old hard drive hooked up to motherboard you’d then have to go to bios change boot priority then reboot it’ll allow you to format old drive as it will be now running on new drive hope this helps!

    • @christechguy
      @christechguy 4 года назад

      JimmyJamyShamy the same process as this except it won’t automatically change the drive boot order have to manually change it in the bios settings, unless you unplug the old drive and you keep the new drive only it should auto detect hope this helps!

  • @truestory2227
    @truestory2227 4 года назад +3

    I reached the steps until 5:50 the next window popped up asking me to upgrade(pay) for pro edition even if I exit out or cancel that window and go back to main page it doesn’t allow me to apply

    • @david81085
      @david81085 4 года назад

      Hi, you have installed the wrong software by the sounds of it,, make sure it's the 10.2 version!!

    • @truestory2227
      @truestory2227 4 года назад +1

      @@david81085 Thanks homie! everything worked after your advice.

  • @andrejrozmaring
    @andrejrozmaring 3 года назад

    Your voice was so clear and calming. Nice video. Thank you for the instructions.