Question How do I move my Windows installation to another drive ?

[SamSmart1]

Hi guys,

My PC blue screened yesterday and a friend told me that it looked like it was the HDD that failed and recommended I get a new one as my current one is over 10 years old.

My HDD has Windows installed on it and I'd like to move it to either my existing SSD or new HDD but I'm not sure how and some youtube videos are a bit confusing for me.

Is there a simple way of doing it or is there a simple youtube video I could watch to just follow step-by-step to move the Boot drive to my new HDD or existing SSD

Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

Hi guys,

My PC blue screened yesterday and a friend told me that it looked like it was the HDD that failed and recommended I get a new one as my current one is over 10 years old.

My HDD has windows installed on it and I'd like to move it to either my existing SSD or new HDD but I'm not sure how and some youtube videos are a bit confusing for me.

Is there a simple way of doing it or is there a simple youtube video I could watch to just follow step-by-step to move the Boot drive to my new HDD or existing SSD

Thanks

This is called a "clone". Given the right conditions, it can be done.

What OS?
What are the specs of the system?
Size of the new drive, and actual consumed space on the existing drive?
Does it currently run at all?