[Free] How to copy entire C drive and move HDD to SSD

This time, I will explain how to copy the entire C drive of your computer and move HDD to SSD.

If you're using a computer and have been feeling slow or slow lately, replacing your HDD with an SSD may make it run faster.

However, the method of data migration from HDD to SSD differs depending on whether there is a problem with the hard disk or not, so you need to check first.

If there is no problem with the hard disk, you can migrate from HDD to SSD using the app. However, if there is a fault, you will need to use a duplicator with error-skipping functionality.

How to use a duplicatorHow to clone a hard disk (HDD) or SSD How to solve problems when there is a problemPlease refer to the.

You can also use free software such as "Crystal Disk Info" to check whether there is a problem with your hard disk.

→Diagnosing the lifespan of a hard disk, how to use Cristal Disk Info

How to move your entire house using a free app

When moving C drive from HDD to SSD, there is a way to clone it using a free app.

As mentioned above, this method can be used if there is no problem with the hard disk.

Also, before cloning using the app, you need to initialize and format the SSD so that your computer can recognize it.

Apps that can be cloned include:

• How to clone and move with MiniTool ShadowMaker Free
• How to clone and move with Macrium Reflect 8 Free
• How to clone and move with AOMEI Backupper Standard

How to clone and move with MiniTool ShadowMaker Free

MiniTool ShadowMaker Free is a free backup software.

Backup data is saved in a proprietary MPI format.

It also supports creating clone disks.

[How to create a clone and move with MiniTool ShadowMaker Free]

1. MiniTool ShadowMakerObtain from the link
2. Start the software
3. If necessary, select the language from the menu on the top right and restart.
4. Connect the destination SSD to your computer
5. Select "Tools"
6. Select "Disk Clone"
7. Select the source disk for "Source"
8. Select the copy destination disk in “Destination”
9. Select "OK"

How to clone and move with Macrium Reflect 8 Free

Macrium Reflect 8 Free is also a software that can back up specified disks and partitions.
In addition to cloning, it also has scheduled backup and restore functions.

Click here for detailed instructions on how to use Macrium Reflect 8 Free →How to clone a hard disk and replace it with an SSD using the free software Reflect 8 Free

[How to create a clone and move with Macrium Reflect 8 Free]

1. Macrium Software | Reflect Free EditionObtain from the link
2. Start the software
3. Check the clone source disk
4. Select "Clone this disk"
5. Select "Select a disk to clone to"
6. Select destination disk
7. Select "Next"
8. Select "Finish"

How to clone and move with AOMEI Backupper Standard

AOMEI Backupper Standard is a free backup software.

Disk cloning has limitations (in the free version, only MBR disk to MBR disk cloning is free when cloning the HDD or SSD containing the operating system)

There are also automatic synchronization and email notification functions.

[How to clone and move with AOMEI Backupper Standard]

1. AOMEI Backupper Standard Obtain from the link
2. Start the software
3. Select the “Clone” tab
4. Select "Disk Clone"
5. Select source disk to clone
6. Select "Next"
7. Select destination disk
8. Select "Next"
9. Select desired option
10. Select "Start"

What to do if Windows does not start after cloning C drive

You may have cloned the C drive and replaced the HDD with an SSD, but Windows will not start. This is a case where you create a clone of a failed HDD and it will not start up as it is.

Also, if you create a clone using an app, an error may occur and the app may not start.

In this case, try the following solutions.

• Repair with CHKDSK or SFC /SCANNOW at the command prompt
• How to activate SSD
• How to rebuild MBR
• How to resolve 0xc000000e error

Repair with CHKDSK or SFC /SCANNOW at the command prompt

If Windows does not start after cloning the C drive, the problem may be resolved by using the command prompt and repairing it with CHKDSK or SFC/SCANNOW.

[How to repair with CHKDSK]

1. Press "Windows" key + "R" key at the same time
2. A “Run” window will appear, so type “cmd”
3. Press "Ctrl" key + "Shift" key + "Enter" key at the same time
4. "Command Prompt" opens
5. "chkdsk ○○:/f" "chkdsk ○○:/r" "chkdsk ○○:/f /r" "chkdsk ○○:/f /r /x" (Enter the drive letter you want to check in ○○) Enter a command such as
6. Press "Enter" key

[How to perform repair with SFC/SCANNOW]

1. Type "cmd" in the search box
2. Right click on “Command Prompt”
3. Select "Run as administrator"
4. A “Command Prompt” window will appear
5. Enter "sfc/scannow"
6. Press "Enter" key

How to activate SSD

If you cloned the C drive but Windows still won't boot, activating the SSD may solve the problem.

[How to activate SSD]

1. Insert the original hard disk
2. Connect the SSD externally via USB
3. Boot your computer from the original hard disk
4. Press "Windows" key + "R" key
5. Type "diskpart"
6. Press "Enter" key
7. Type "list disk" and press "Enter" key
8. Enter "select disk ○○" (replace ○○ with the SSD disk number) and press the "Enter" key.
9. Type "list partition" and press "Enter" key
10. Enter "select partition □□" (where □□ is the system partition number of the SSD) and press the "Enter" key.
11. Type "active" and press "Enter" key

How to rebuild MBR

If you cloned the C drive but Windows still won't boot, rebuilding the MBR may solve the problem.

MBR stands for Master Boot Record, a small area at the beginning of a storage device such as an HDD. MBR is the first thing that is loaded when you start your computer. Therefore, if there is any problem with the MBR, the OS may not start.

In such cases, it is necessary to repair/rebuild the MBR.

[How to rebuild MBR]

1. Boot into recovery environment from Windows recovery disk

→Recovery discs can be created on USB, DVD, etc.

[How to create a recovery disc]

1. 1. Connect the media to create the recovery disc to the PC
   2. Start your computer
   3. Select "Start (Windows mark)"
   4. Select "Windows System Tools"
   5. Select "Control Panel"
   6. Enter "Recovery" in the search field of "Control Panel"
   7. Select "Create a recovery drive"
   8. Check "Back up system files to recovery drive"
   9. Confirm that the USB or DVD is recognized as an "available drive" and select "Next"
   10. Select "Next"
2. Select "Troubleshoot"
3. Select "Advanced options"
4. Select "Command Prompt"
5. Type "bootrec.exe /fixmbr" and press the "Enter" key
6. Type "bootrec.exe /fixboot" and press the "Enter" key
7. Type "bootrec.exe /scanos" and press the "Enter" key.
8. Type "bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd" and press the "Enter" key

How to resolve 0xc000000e error

If you clone your C drive but get the error 0xc000000e, the following methods may resolve the issue.

[How to resolve 0xc000000e error]

1. If you have an external disk connected in addition to the internal SSD, please check as it may have a higher boot priority.
2. If the problem still persists, use the recovery disc (→How to rebuild MBR) to launch the command prompt
3. Enter "bootrec /rebuildbcd" and press the "Enter" key
4. Type "bootrec /fixboot" and press the "Enter" key
5. Restart your PC after the process is finished
6. Check for errors

If that doesn't work, try Startup Repair. Startup Repair can be selected from the advanced options.

How to copy all data and move (when upgrading your computer)

This method is recommended for those who are thinking of updating their computer rather than replacing the HDD with an SSD.

If you want to use data and files from your previous computer on a new computer, you will need to reinstall apps, but if it is data, you can copy it and move it.

Details are listed below.

• How to move your entire home using an app
• How to move the whole thing using cables
• How to move the entire computer using an external hard disk etc.

How to move your entire home using an app

If you want to transfer data from your old computer to a new computer, you can use backup software.

I mentioned the backup software earlier, so please refer to it.

Another method is to use cloud services to move data. It is best to use them differently depending on the data size, etc.

How to move the whole thing using cables

If you want to transfer data from your old computer to your new computer, you can also use a cable.

It's easy to transfer data by connecting computers with a USB link cable.

Data migration can be done by drag and drop, just like you would normally move data from one folder to another.

The procedure is simple, but it may take some time depending on the data size.

There is also a way to transfer data using a LAN cable, so it would be a good idea to use a suitable method to transfer data.

How to move the entire computer using an external hard disk etc.

If you want to transfer data from your old computer to a new computer and are using an external HDD, all you need to do is reconnect the HDD from your old computer to your new computer. Therefore, there is no need to migrate the data itself.

Summary of how to copy the entire C drive and move HDD to SSD

This time, I explained how to copy the entire C drive and move HDD to SSD.

Replacing or replacing an HDD with an SSD may seem difficult at first glance, but it can be done relatively easily using free software.

However, this may not work if the original HDD has errors that cannot be repaired. In that case, as mentioned earlier, a duplicator with error skipping is required.

We also explained what happens when you want to prepare a new computer and transfer data instead of replacing the HDD.

Even if you change your computer, there are many cases where you want to use the same data as the previous computer. The procedure is simple, as all you have to do is copy or move data from your old computer to your new computer. It is also possible to transfer data by connecting with a cable, using the Internet, the cloud, or using an application, so please use the method that suits your situation.