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

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  • @EasyTechs
    @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

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    • @Bklynpimpstress
      @Bklynpimpstress 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @laromaxpower
      @laromaxpower 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It didnt work it said notenough memory

    • @noskis9432
      @noskis9432 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @noskis9432
      @noskis9432 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      EasyTechs please help

    • @funnyking123
      @funnyking123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@noskis9432 did you get this fixed?

  • @notnecessary7730
    @notnecessary7730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +259

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

  • @AgentZero88
    @AgentZero88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1112

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

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Thanks for the feedback!

    • @JoshuaG
      @JoshuaG 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @7tonycloud
      @7tonycloud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great

    • @christechguy
      @christechguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @moonchestre
      @moonchestre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EasyTechs Hi have you got any alternatives to the Minitool software? It requires a subscription now...

  • @DangerWrap
    @DangerWrap 5 ปีที่แล้ว +421

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

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @andrewleigh3
      @andrewleigh3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @killtrositykill
      @killtrositykill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I actually like his accent 😳

    • @MikeyDreamerLam
      @MikeyDreamerLam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @TinyMaths
    @TinyMaths 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks so much bro

  • @antoniradny2188
    @antoniradny2188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Tinsmith8591
    @Tinsmith8591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @andrive
      @andrive 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

  • @AwesomeMetalBands
    @AwesomeMetalBands 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

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

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So generous of you!, thanks for the feedback

  • @chris_82_bv8
    @chris_82_bv8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @sharonpaulson31
      @sharonpaulson31 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's always best to do clean install of windows

  • @humusstealr9982
    @humusstealr9982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @martinstenevebenstad8208
    @martinstenevebenstad8208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

    • @kitterns
      @kitterns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree

  • @tjtarheels125
    @tjtarheels125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @frogogogo
    @frogogogo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @clowez86
    @clowez86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @James-cd7dl
    @James-cd7dl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @charlesikediashi4561
    @charlesikediashi4561 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @skiellach
    @skiellach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @skiellach
      @skiellach 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

  • @ManBearPig617x
    @ManBearPig617x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Read article in description for updates

    • @enohbajramovski211
      @enohbajramovski211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @chewbacca7856
      @chewbacca7856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @D207850
      @D207850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @subhrajit7718
    @subhrajit7718 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @clone800flamme
    @clone800flamme 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @sohel.sheikh
    @sohel.sheikh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @oadmhernandez
    @oadmhernandez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No viruses in one year?

  • @kurtr1181
    @kurtr1181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much

    • @markovucilovski9876
      @markovucilovski9876 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Initialize as MBR or GPT?

    • @kurtr1181
      @kurtr1181 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markovucilovski9876 Usually MBR

    • @TimFrentz
      @TimFrentz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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??????????

  • @sparekicks2274
    @sparekicks2274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @billclintonmosesmanullang7446
    @billclintonmosesmanullang7446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MiguelBerCeb
    @MiguelBerCeb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @larryhall3743
    @larryhall3743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @momowawa447
    @momowawa447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JIC-DNP
    @JIC-DNP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @drsynthpattern
    @drsynthpattern ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @BobYourell
    @BobYourell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @glenjamin2703
    @glenjamin2703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @benjidaniel5595
    @benjidaniel5595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you find any fix for it?

    • @miut1983
      @miut1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @YeahNoyeah
      @YeahNoyeah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 💀

  • @lilhads3514
    @lilhads3514 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Vale01-b1x
    @Vale01-b1x 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @stanleywey
    @stanleywey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @jaredweeks256
      @jaredweeks256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do you select a different version

    • @tyswo
      @tyswo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @frauuyang4497
    @frauuyang4497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @juanoekmexico
    @juanoekmexico 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check link in the description for updates

    • @juanoekmexico
      @juanoekmexico 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @johnschulte5820
    @johnschulte5820 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @JoseRivera-lk4cz
    @JoseRivera-lk4cz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @devinp.2934
    @devinp.2934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @0me3s
    @0me3s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @bobthebugman337
    @bobthebugman337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    2:28 just keeping this time stamp for myself

  • @Hdhshsbssjsjsj
    @Hdhshsbssjsjsj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @joshuaakinpelu1513
    @joshuaakinpelu1513 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Spekplant
    @Spekplant ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @Zee_tr
      @Zee_tr ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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.

  • @mitchmixon6748
    @mitchmixon6748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @RetselisitsoeA
      @RetselisitsoeA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Use minitools partition free 10.3, other versions require money

  • @peterrosser6375
    @peterrosser6375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @seventhousand
    @seventhousand ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @andrejrozmaring
    @andrejrozmaring 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gregmonforton4103
    @gregmonforton4103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Links to older version in the video description. The current version of Minitool Partition Wizard will not do this task using the free version.

    • @thomasmoore5916
      @thomasmoore5916 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      where, it doesn't show it for me

  • @brd55
    @brd55 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @brd55
      @brd55 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 TH-cam. So, thanks for your generosity!

  • @ferrodrig
    @ferrodrig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @WilliamFergusMartin
    @WilliamFergusMartin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! Very clear step-by-step instructions on how to copy / clone a hard disk to SSD without hassles.

  • @AnasOmar-tn2wl
    @AnasOmar-tn2wl ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @dorishuang5333
    @dorishuang5333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sonnislimm
    @sonnislimm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This version ask for u to buy a subscription now😩

  • @paulgclarkmusic
    @paulgclarkmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @warrens.5933
    @warrens.5933 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You explained everything better than the other vids on youtube. A+ Vid!

  • @kelvinblanca8871
    @kelvinblanca8871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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. :)

  • @theerascal8050
    @theerascal8050 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice job. Clear step x step instructions. Greatly appreciated

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @worldofsorcery6659
    @worldofsorcery6659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    When i click “Finish” they want to upgrade

    • @onlyme8780
      @onlyme8780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @w.t.dproductions8255
      @w.t.dproductions8255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @divyanshupathak2806
      @divyanshupathak2806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Link for verson 10 ?

  • @Drawingb
    @Drawingb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keep it up bro, greeting from east A!

  • @GrandpaRust
    @GrandpaRust 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah dude, you're the only person to show to head to move the operating system I tried this four times and wondered why it wouldn't boot up LOL

  • @Cam.Failey
    @Cam.Failey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @m98alissa
    @m98alissa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @chrisjohnstone9376
    @chrisjohnstone9376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks alot, great for replacing failing or dated HDDs. I've used minitool partition wizard to expand partitions live without losing the volume and didn't know about the migration feature. Great product to support if you're one of those that value paid license software on your PC.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @brianmacgabhann5630
    @brianmacgabhann5630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @ZzZz-yb5eo
    @ZzZz-yb5eo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanted to follow ALL your method. But somehow, in the partition wizard program, to clone my disk I had to pay for some reason. So I used Macrium. After completing the clone process, I did not changed the Boot Sequence in BIOS, like you said. But other tutorials in YT said I had to. Yet I proceed to just swap it, and it works so far. Thank you!

  • @dinushkamahawedage3186
    @dinushkamahawedage3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this is a proper tech channel. Thanks bro ! Subscribed you

  • @LyuboA
    @LyuboA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @buttonsplaymusic4896
    @buttonsplaymusic4896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @spiritlesswind2277
      @spiritlesswind2277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is it 10.3version working on it?

    • @CamrhonMitchell
      @CamrhonMitchell 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Yamralko
    @Yamralko 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @babychongkerzz3014
      @babychongkerzz3014 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jaabircadde415
    @jaabircadde415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    After 3 years this one is the best 😍

  • @PrinceKumar-hh6yn
    @PrinceKumar-hh6yn ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally someone in detail. (To the point)
    Thanku.❤️

  • @mdarifulislamhridoy9147
    @mdarifulislamhridoy9147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @MagusApex
    @MagusApex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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...

  • @CaBrOnLAtiNO
    @CaBrOnLAtiNO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @dadbeardtv3350
    @dadbeardtv3350 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I didn't know this was possible and now I know I'm not stuck purchasing a new copy of windows if I get a new hard drive.

  • @25G4hnn
    @25G4hnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man! I successfully cloned my HDD to SSD. A little advice for those who are unsuccessful to do the process, first, download the old version, in my case the 10.2 same exact version in this tutiorial. Second, turn off your wifi/internet before installing so that it will not automatically detect the new version which is not free. After that, just follow the process and everything will be fine!

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ricardozhang8870
    @ricardozhang8870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @ChadFreeman757
      @ChadFreeman757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it free?

    • @bals1036
      @bals1036 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Diakxa
    @Diakxa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Took me a while finding a version that doesn't force me to pay

    • @gr8vijay
      @gr8vijay 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      v10.3 😀

  • @motorworks69
    @motorworks69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    its not working they free copy no longer does cloning of os or anything else

    • @rubenssiomusic
      @rubenssiomusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Click the first link in this video's description. Then search the word "version" on that page... You'll figure it out. ;)

  • @videoeditor9104
    @videoeditor9104 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I was about to
    Buy a clone docking station, this is actually easier.

  • @TheManoj300
    @TheManoj300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a clean, precice and to the point video Sir, I just wish people make video like this instead of time wasting bable. Liked and subscribed,thanks a million.

  • @MigratingBug1984
    @MigratingBug1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is not a free tool. You need to purchase licensed version to migrate OS.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check link in the description for updates

    • @NoverYoung
      @NoverYoung 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I downloaded the tool and it asked I wanted to install minitool shadowmaker. I installed both and it allowed me to clone my drive for free.

    • @SolidSnake-
      @SolidSnake- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can confirm shadow maker works. Clone disk under tools menu.

    • @SolidSnake-
      @SolidSnake- 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can confirm shadow maker works. Clone disk under tools menu

    • @growfishgrow1
      @growfishgrow1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello can you help me please I’ve got mini tool portion wizard 12.0 but I can’t get to work what is shadowmaker please

  • @_Who_u_are
    @_Who_u_are 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very very helpful....Love from Bangladesh

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jimmyjamyshamy2188
    @jimmyjamyshamy2188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @mylittlehamburger
      @mylittlehamburger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @christechguy
      @christechguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @ilusoriob
    @ilusoriob 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video, man. I just migrated my system thanks to you. People like you is what makes the Internet great.

  • @a.h.h9647
    @a.h.h9647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @alberguti3937
    @alberguti3937 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The first thing you should say is that only the paid version allows to copy or clone a system disk, wich is what most people need. So no like at all.

  • @florinmoldovan2530
    @florinmoldovan2530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    thanks for this video, my Lenovo G70 just got a 2T SSD

  • @DrPepper45561
    @DrPepper45561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is no longer free or I'm dumb. When I click finish it says Migrating OS isn't part of the free version.

    • @EasyTechs
      @EasyTechs  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @PivotLoL77
      @PivotLoL77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EasyTechs the article in the feedback dosent say a thing

    • @rajashekhar678
      @rajashekhar678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use version 11 and it's still free..version 12 is no longer free..use 11th version and enjoy

  • @cerealeculapte100
    @cerealeculapte100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It actually worked. This is my first time changing a component from my laptop and I was a little scared and skeptical since this video is 3 years old, but it's still useful. The new ssd has significantly improved my laptop speed.
    Thank you so much sir for this tutorial, it has indeed helped me!

    • @dmoneysportscards9172
      @dmoneysportscards9172 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did it make you pay for anything ?

    • @cerealeculapte100
      @cerealeculapte100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dmoneysportscards9172 no. I downloaded the 10.3 version instead of the 12 one. You can read the article from the description of the video for more infos

  • @SmokeyStoner
    @SmokeyStoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you it worked flawlessly. Apart from drive no longer shows up when i click my computer. I can see it in the bios boot menu and can still use.

  • @Ageratos01
    @Ageratos01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @decseven9872
    @decseven9872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @darylshields2587
    @darylshields2587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @haasfx
    @haasfx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Installing my new ssd today and excited to see the speed difference