How to Clone Your Hard Drive to a New SSD Using Macrium Reflect

Macrium Reflect is a powerful tool that allows you to clone your hard drive, including your Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system, to a new SSD. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Step 1: Install Macrium Reflect

First, you need to download and install Macrium Reflect. You can download the free trial version from the Macrium Reflect website. The free trial version includes all the features you need to clone your hard drive.

Step 2: Connect Your New SSD

Before you start the cloning process, you need to connect your new SSD to your computer. If your computer has an extra hard drive slot, you can simply plug in the new SSD. If your computer only has one hard drive slot, you will need to use a SATA to USB adapter to connect the new SSD.

Step 3: Initialize and Format the New SSD

Once your new SSD is connected, you need to initialize and format it. Here’s how to do it on Windows 10 or Windows 11:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select Disk Management.
2. Find your new SSD in the list. It should be listed as “Unallocated”.
3. Initialize the Disk as GPT if over 2 TB, or…