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Fresh 100% reinstall is always the very best option. But if you want to try cloning, you can follow this guide:

 

 

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I recently added a 1tb M.2 ssd to my build, and I want to use it as my boot drive instead of my old 250gb ssd. What would be the best method to make the new drive my boot drive? I am using Windows 10. The new drive hasn't been formatted yet, and I would be fine if I need to wipe any drives to make my new drive my boot drive.

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Fresh 100% reinstall is always the very best option. But if you want to try cloning, you can follow this guide:

 

 

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5 minutes ago, SquaredKyle said:

I recently added a 1tb M.2 ssd to my build, and I want to use it as my boot drive instead of my old 250gb ssd. What would be the best method to make the new drive my boot drive? I am using Windows 10. The new drive hasn't been formatted yet, and I would be fine if I need to wipe any drives to make my new drive my boot drive.

I've used this with great success

https://www.ubackup.com/free-backup-software.html

 

Just watch which drive you choose as your drive to clone TO....

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