How do I install Windows on a SSD instead of HDD? To set up Windows on an SSD instead of HDD, connect the SSD and a bootable USB drive with the Windows installation files.

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.

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.

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.

In this guide, we'll show you the steps to create and set up a virtual hard disk (VHDX or VHD) on Windows 10.

When upgrading your hard drives, doing a clean install of Windows 10 is the best way to make sure you don't hit any nasty, partition related nonsense that could seriously mess up your PC.

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.