Why do you need to transfer the system to SSD?
Nowadays, many users want to transfer their operating system to SSD. Why? We briefly introduce to you the advantages of the migration system below:
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Improve computer performance: Hard disks (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) are two different types of storage devices. Compared with hard disks, solid-state drives have higher performance and faster read and write speeds. Therefore, users may want to migrate the operating system to an SSD to improve the performance of their computer.
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Replace damaged or damaged drives: After using your computer for a long time, the original hard drive may fail and require replacement with a new storage device. You can choose larger capacity or better performance based on your needs. If you're looking for higher performance, a solid-state drive would be an ideal choice.
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As a backup copy: Migrating the operating system to an SSD creates an exact copy of the original system partition that can be used as a backup. This way you can use it to restore your system in the event of a catastrophic problem.
Common methods to transfer system to SSD?
For users using Windows 7/8/10/11, you may consider using the backup and restore (Windows 7) function that comes with the Windows system, which can create a system image for the local computer. However, it does not support scheduled backups and compressed backup images, so the resulting backup files may be larger than you expect.
Additionally, these backup images can only be restored to a new SSD in a recovery environment. If you do not have the original system installation disc, you will need to create a repair disc or recovery drive in advance. It should be noted that there is an obvious flaw in restoring a system image - whether it is a mechanical hard drive or a solid-state drive, the system cannot be restored to a drive with a smaller capacity.
Therefore, it is not a good idea to use the built-in methods of Windows to transfer the operating system to the SSD. In this regard, you may wish to try this professional system backup and restoration tool - AOMEI Backup. It makes up for the shortcomings of the system's built-in programs and allows us to create daily, weekly, monthly, trigger events, and USB plug-in scheduled backup tasks. , and supports incremental backup and differential backup solutions, plus more related supporting functions, which can help us complete the system transfer task more easily.
How to transfer operating system to SSD?
So how do we transfer the operating system to the SSD? One of the possible solutions is backup + restore: first back up the current system, and then restore it to the solid state drive to complete the system migration task.
1. Open AOMEI Backup and click "Backup" > "System Backup".
2. The software will automatically select all partitions related to the system, and then you only need to click on the long box below to select a target location for storing the backup image, and then click "Start Backup".
3. After the backup task is completed, return to the main interface of AOMEI Backup, and then click "Restore" > "Select Task".
4. Select the system backup task you just completed, and then click "Next".
5. Select "Restore this system" and check the "Restore system to another location" option below, and then click "Next".
6. Here, please select the target partition on the new solid-state drive (if there are multiple partitions on the solid-state drive, please select the first partition), and then click "Next".
7. Check the "SSD Alignment" option below to optimize the solid-state drive read and write speed, check the "Universal Restore" option to ensure that the system can start normally after restore, and then click "Start Restore" to confirm that everything is correct.
Note: In addition to the backup and restore method, there is actually a simpler and better way to transfer the operating system to a solid-state drive, which is "system migration". The steps are simpler and rougher. Directly transfer the system on the old hard drive. Transferring the data intact to a new hard drive is also a feasible solution.
in conclusion
This article mainly introduces to you the advantages of transferring the operating system to a solid state drive, and also gives a detailed and specific solution. You can also download AOMEI Easy Backup and then refer to the demonstration we provide The system migration task can be easily completed by following the step-by-step process.
In addition to the functions mentioned in the article, AOMEI Backup also has many other practical features, such as scheduled backup of important files, real-time data synchronization, complete erasure of disk data, creation of bootable USB disk, etc. Hurry and download and install it to try it yourself Bar!