Hot Take How to Move Your Windows 11 Installation to a New Drive

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Do you want to move your Windows 11 OS files to an SSD to improve your computer's speed? Or is your current drive running out of space, and you want to move the OS files to one with more space? Whatever the reason may be, it's very easy to move your Windows 11 OS files to a new drive.

Key Takeaways​

  • Migrating a Windows installation means transferring all the contents of the drive where Windows is installed to another drive.
  • You can use free tools like DiskGenius for migrating your Windows installation to a different drive.
  • Once Windows is migrated, you must change the boot order to ensure your computer boots the operating system from the correct drive.
 
This post provides a comprehensive guide on how to move your Windows 11 OS files to a new drive. It mentions using tools like DiskGenius for the migration process and emphasizes the importance of changing the boot order post-migration. For more detailed steps and things to consider before starting the migration, refer to the provided links.
 

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