To copy the recovery and boot partitions from your HDD to your new SSD, you can use a cloning software such as Acronis True Image or Qiling Backup. These programs can create an exact copy of your existing partitions, including the recovery and boot partitions, to your new SSD. After cloning, you should be able to remove the recovery partition on the HDD, as the recovery data will now be stored on the SSD. Just make sure to properly shut down your laptop and disconnect any external drives before starting the cloning process. Additionally, it's recommended to check the compatibility of your laptop's BIOS or UEFI firmware with the new SSD before making any changes.
Your computer may have two types of recovery partitions: one pre-installed by the manufacturer for factory settings, and another created by Windows during installation for restoring the OS in case of corruption or crash. Users often want to free up disk space by moving these recovery partitions to another drive.
You can copy and clone the Windows recovery partition to a new hard drive, but the process may result in data loss. To avoid this, I recommend using a reliable partition/disk clone assistant like Qiling Disk Master Professional, which can safely copy a whole partition or disk to another drive.
For most users, a disk clone is a safer option compared to a recovery partition clone. This is because disk cloning involves creating a complete copy of the entire hard drive, including all data, programs, and operating system, whereas a recovery partition clone only copies the recovery partition, which may not include all essential data. Two tutorials related to partition/disk cloning are available.
Step 1. Access the Qiling Disk Master and enter the "Tools" tab, then choose the "Clone OS Disk" or "Clone Data Disk" and click "Next."
Step 2. Choose the source and target disk and click "Next".
Step 3. To change the target disk partition size and view the disk layout, you can use the `fdisk` command in the terminal. First, run `fdisk /dev/sdb` (replace `/dev/sdb` with the actual disk device name) to enter the fdisk menu.
Step 4. The software will then delete all data, including user accounts, settings, and any other information. After deletion, click "Finish" to restart your computer.
To delete the recovery partition on the HDD, read and follow the comprehensive guide below. After all is done, if you want to delete the recovery partition on the HDD, read and follow the comprehensive guide below.
Further Reading: How to Safely Delete Recovery Partition in Windows 10/8/7