[SOLVED] Can I migrate ONLY the OS from HDD to SSD?

[dullaanees]

Hi, so i built my PC having only a 1TB hard drive so yesterday i bought a 256gb SSD.

My question is can I and how do transfer ONLY my windows 10 OS from the HDD to the SSD?
*and I'm saying only the windows OS cuz currently taking 280gb of space (I have csgo and R6 so i can't move all the files from the HDD).

Also, how do I delete the windows OS from the HDD after I migrate whilst keeping the programs and games installed on the HDD?

to make it simpler here's a gram to show you what I want to do :
Move Windows from HDD to SSD > Delete Windows from HDD > Store everything else in the HDD (including my current files)

Thanks in advance.

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Specs :
Intel Core i3-9100f 3.6GHz
Sapphire Nitro+ RX 590 8GB
Vengeance LX DDR4 3000 2x8GB
WD 1TB
Lexar SSD 256GB
MSI Z370-A Pro
Crosair VS650 650W
Windows 10 Pro 64bit

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Won't happen you need to backup and clean install to the SSD.

 

[dullaanees]

Won't happen you need to backup and clean install to the SSD.

Can't I use a program like EaseUS to clone only the OS ?

 

[Corwin65]

This may be the most common question asked.

The answer is always no. (well at least the best answer)

 

[dullaanees]

This may be the most common question asked.

The answer is always no. (well at least the best answer)

Thanks, I appreciate it

 

[USAFRet]

Can't I use a program like EaseUS to clone only the OS ?

Short answer:
No.

Long answer:
No.

Detailed answer:
There is no function or application that will migrate 'only the OS' to a different drive.

 

[USAFRet]

In addition:
"Also, how do I delete the windows OS from the HDD after I migrate whilst keeping the programs and games installed on the HDD? "

This also would not work.
Even if you could migrate "only the OS" (you can't)...you also can't use the applications from the old install.

 

[dullaanees]

In addition:
"Also, how do I delete the windows OS from the HDD after I migrate whilst keeping the programs and games installed on the HDD? "

This also would not work.
Even if you could migrate "only the OS" (you can't)...you also can't use the applications from the old install.

Thank you.