How Can I Replace My Hard Drive Without Losing Everything on My PC
I want to change my computer's hard drive to a bigger one as it's out of space now. However, will I lose the Windows system and my data if I replace my hard drive?
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Roxanne· Answered on Mar 25, 2024
Your data will no longer be accessible if you remove the old hard disk and install a new one. However, all the data on your hard drive will remain intact if you clone it to the new SSD or hard drive. EaseUS Partition Master Professional can ensure a smooth transition without data loss, helping users effortlessly migrate the Windows system to a new drive.
Now, install the new hard drive on your PC and follow this guide to clone your hard drive to another drive via EaseUS Partition Mater:
Step 1. Go to the "Disk Clone" tab and select "Clone OS Disk"/"Click Data Disk." And then click "Next" to move on. Choose the source disk you wish to clone or copy. Next, hit "Next".
Step 2. Choose the new HDD/SSD as your destination and click "Next" to continue. Confirm the warning message and click "Yes."
Step 3. Click "Autofit the disk" or "Clone as the source" to customize your layout.
Step 4. Press "Start" to begin the cloning process.
Here are its other advantages:
- Clone external hard drive to internal: you can transfer data and OS from the external hard drive to the internal.
- Clone SD Card: It can clone an SD or micro SD card to a larger SD card on Windows 11/10/8/7.
- Clone Windows to new SSD: this professional cloning software can help you migrate Windows.
