Clone win10 to new hdd

A fresh start! Cloning a Windows 10 installation to a new HDD is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do it:

Method 1: Using Windows built-in tool - Windows Backup

Backup your current installation: Open the Start menu, search for "Backup and Restore (Windows Backup)", and click on it. Click on "Create a system image" and follow the prompts to create a backup of your current installation.
Connect the new HDD: Connect the new HDD to your computer and make sure it's recognized by Windows.
Restore the system image: Go back to the "Backup and Restore (Windows Backup)" window and click on "Restore my files". Select the backup you created earlier and follow the prompts to restore the system image to the new HDD.

Method 2: Using third-party software - EaseUS Todo Backup

Download and install EaseUS Todo Backup: Download and install EaseUS Todo Backup from their official website.
Launch EaseUS Todo Backup: Launch the software and click on "Backup" > "System Backup".
Select the source and destination: Select the current HDD as the source and the new HDD as the destination.
Start the backup process: Click on "Backup" to start the process. EaseUS Todo Backup will clone your Windows 10 installation to the new HDD.

Method 3: Using command-line tool - diskpart

Open Command Prompt as an administrator: Right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)".
List the disks: Type diskpart and press Enter. Then, type list disk and press Enter to list all the disks on your system.
Select the source and destination disks: Type select disk <source_disk_number> (e.g., select disk 0) and press Enter. Then, type select disk <destination_disk_number> (e.g., select disk 1) and press Enter.
Copy the disk: Type copy disk <source_disk_number> <destination_disk_number> and press Enter. This will clone your Windows 10 installation to the new HDD.

Important notes:

Make sure to disconnect any external devices (e.g., USB drives, printers) before cloning to avoid any potential issues.
If you're using a UEFI-based system, you may need to update your BIOS settings to boot from the new HDD.
Cloning a Windows 10 installation will also clone any installed programs, settings, and files. However, you may need to reinstall any programs that require specific settings or configurations.
If you encounter any issues during the cloning process, you may need to restart your computer and try again.

Remember to always backup your important files and data before cloning your Windows 10 installation.