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How to Clone HDD to M.2 NVMe SSD on Windows 10 using Ghost


How to Clone HDD to M.2 NVMe SSD on Windows 10 using Ghost

You can clone your HDD to the new M.2 SSD using a tool like Acronis True Image or Qiling Backup, which can create a ghost image of your HDD and transfer it to the M.2 SSD, preserving all your data.

Here are the steps to clone HDD to M.2 SSD using Norton Ghost in Windows 10:

  • Install Norton Ghost and launch it on your Windows 10 PC.
  • To get started, install your M.2 SSD into your computer, making sure it is securely fastened and seated properly. Once installed, ensure the SSD is detected by your computer's operating system.
  • Click the "Tools" tab on the interface, select "Copy My Hard Drive," then click "Next."
  • Select the HDD as the source drive.
  • Then select the M.2 NVMe SSD ad the destination drive.
  • The cloning method you choose will determine how the cloning process is performed. Sector by Sector cloning is the most thorough method, but it may take longer.
  • Click "yes" to accept the warning message about overwriting the existing data on the destination drive.
  • If you have a lot of data on your hard drive, check the "Optimize for performance" box to speed up the cloning process.
  • Click "Next" to begin cloning your hard drive. Wait for it to finish and click the "Finish" button.

Unfortunately, Norton Ghost was discontinued in 2013 and is no longer compatible with newer operating systems. However, users can still clone their HDD to SSD using Qiling Disk Copy, a suitable alternative that is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7 and requires only a few clicks to complete the process.

To clone an HDD to an M.2 NVMe SSD on Windows 10 using Qiling Disk Copy, simply download and install the software, then launch it and select the source HDD and target M.2 NVMe SSD as the destination.

  • Launch Qiling Qiling Disk Copy and select the "Disk Mode" option.
  • Select the HDD as the source disk.
  • Choose M.2 NVMe SSD as the destination.
  • Click "Proceed" to start cloning your hard drive.

Related Article: How to Clone Windows OS from HDD/SSD to M.2 SSD

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