How do I clone my 2.5" SSD to a m.2 SSD?

[jtjallday]

I have a MSI Z170 M5 motherboard with a Samsung 850 EVO 2.5" SSD being used as the main drive. I am trying to replace it with a Samsung 960 EVO m.2 SSD. What is the easiest, fastest way to transfer everything to the m.2 so that I can use it as my main drive and give the 850 EVO to a friend. Specifically, can I just install the m.2 and work within my system to clone the drive and then take out the 2.5" drive without any problems? I running windows 10 home. Any tips or resources would help. Thanks.

[NumLock21]

Use the Samsung Migration Software and the setup configuration you've mentioned in your post.

[Biggerboot]

My only suggestion would be if you have an activated copy of Windows 10, deactivate it before making the switch.

[jtjallday]

4 hours ago, Biggerboot said:

My only suggestion would be if you have an activated copy of Windows 10, deactivate it before making the switch.

Good advice. Thank you.

[jtjallday]

4 hours ago, NumLock21 said:

Use the Samsung Migration Software and the setup configuration you've mentioned in your post.

So I can connect both drives to the motherboard at once and just use the samsung software? 

[NumLock21]

4 hours ago, jtjallday said:

So I can connect both drives to the motherboard at once and just use the samsung software? 

Yes, just make sure not to pick the wrong drives.