Whether you're upgrading from an old HDD or picking up a better SSD, you can simply transfer your existing Windows installation to the new drive without reinstalling everything.

Move your program files from an SSD drive to an HDD drive without reinstalling the programs on the target drive using Robocopy or Easus.

The natural middle ground is to get an SSD for your Windows installation and an HDD for all your stuff. This video shows you how to setup both to make them work well together.

If you're upgrading from an HDD to an SSD, make the most of the extra speed it offers by setting the SSD as your boot drive.

What to Prepare Before Migrating Windows 10 to SSD 1. An SSD with enough storage space First, you need to buy a new SSD with larger storage space than the original hard disk.

Whether you're installing a brand-new PC, or renewing an older PC with a freshly formatted system drive, this clean install checklist will ensure you don't miss any key steps along the way.

Having computer problems? Here is how to defragment a hard drive or trim an SSD in Windows so you can get your PC back in working order.