How to Transfer Windows from SSD to NVMe M2 for free - Tutorial 2023

Today I'm going to show you how to transfer your Windows from an SSD to an NVME M2 for free without losing data, im using BalenaEtcher software for free.
If your Windows 10 or Windows 11 is running slower than you'd like, than upgrading to an NVME M.2 drive , this can help to increase your system's speed and performance, with read and write more than 3 Gbps.

In this video, we'll guide you step by step through the process of cloning your existing C:/ drive to a new NVME M2 SSD.

You'll learn how to test your current SSD speed with CrystalDiskMark, and also prepare your M.2 NVME with a PCIe adapter, to connect the NVMe SSD M.2 and place to your computer,
If your PC doesn't recognize your NVME SSD, we'll show you how to set it up in the BIOS.

Using the free software BalenaEtcher, we'll walk you through the cloning process, and then you can remove your old SSD C:/ drive. You'll then test your new NVME M.2 SSD speed with CrystalDiskMark and create and format a new partition with unallocated space.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:47 Test SSD Speed with CrystalDiskMark
2:51 Prepare M.2 NVME with PCIe Adapter
5:30 Connect NVMe SSD M.2 on Computer
6:17 Check if nvme ssd recognized automatically from PC
7:00 Setup on BIOS when pc not recognizing nvme ssd
10:44 Remove old SSD C:/ Drive
11:08 Test NVME M.2 SSD Speed with CrystalDiskMark
12:15 Create and format a new partition with unallocated space
12:39 Outro

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By the end of this video, you'll be able to migrate your Windows operating system from SSD to NVME M2 for free and experience faster speeds and improved performance on your PC like you never see before

Accessories:
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Accessories:
👉 M.2 NVME to PCIe 3.0 x4 Adapter with Aluminum Heatsink Solution
👉 Crucial P3 Plus 1TB PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD
👉 The Fastest M.2 NVME Today with 7, 4 Gbps Speed
SAMSUNG 990 PRO SSD 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2

[drunkntigr]

This was so clear this guy should get a medal. Been doing hardware for 25 years and his explaination was really good

[bdaoutdoors]

surprisingly, this was the only video i found after several hours that understood exactly what my issues were and addressed them perfectly. thank you

[simple_story]

Thanks man, without any problems cloned the system and all the files to new SSD m2. Everything works good, all the licenses connected perfectly as nothing was changed :)

[TheJohnpants]

30 years in IT and I never knew you could put smaller pci-e devices in to the larger slots! 😮 Would have made my designs a lot easier over the years! Thanks.

[PathfinderKat]

So many videos had "free" programs. Turns out they aren't so free. Best tutortial!

[nrabinov]

This was very good tutorial on how to upgrade your SSD. The only part that didn't work for me was the Balena etcher software. However, Macrium Reflect worked like a charm. Thank you!

[GeorgeNadaYT]

Great video. Just one question. Will the PC automatically boot from the new drive or do we need to assign it as the boot drive in bios? Thanks again for this comprehensive video.

[jamiepstables]

Thanks a lot. This worked great! Can I just add my SSD back in and use it for storage of photos/videos?

What would I need to do to get it working as a storage drive?

[paul-brfs]

i have bin chewing on for the past 3 weeks tracing and trying to get passed the blue screens of death and fails fitting a samsung NVMe.2 using there migration tool i was resigned to starting from scratch with a clean install
fingers crossed it worked and had 0 transfer issues and the nvme has bin running with no BSOD
well done 👍👍👍

[MrYoso-ofwy]

Thanks bro, works like a charm... i followed your tutorial it runs smooth like a silk without any problem....✌😊

[seanryu]

Very helpful video thank you. I’ve been waiting weeks for my new pc parts to come in and I have everything except ssd, coming a week later. I decided I’ll just reuse an old ssd and put in the new ssd later. 😊

[youreallyplaythat]

Useful. TY. I would mention running in Administrative mode earlier. Also, make sure you have completed any pending Windows updates. They can halt and ruin a clone.

[FracturedReality]

Just a courtesy message I had left the post on the clone app that was being blocked, I solved my problem it was actually downloading the wrong version, you may want to add in your video if an app does not load it may be due to the version that was downloaded in my case it should have been the legacy version. Yes I realize this is a rickey mistake but it's a good information for people to avoid the problem that I had.
P.S. M2 drive works great 👌

[zayrul]

Thank you very much for the tutorial. Very clear and easy to follow. Now my new m.2 nvme can run boot with windows 10. Before this I headache how to clone with free method.

[Dr.Hypersonic]

excellent tutorial .... saved alot of my time .. i extended my cloned nmve memory capacity with AOMEI software to its fullest capacity ... thank you once again....

[PabloIify]

thank you so much... for devoting your time and loving us this much..

[udontknowmeguy]

If you are having the problem I did with it not combining your original partition and in windows says the same amount as previously. Search How to merge C and D drive in windows 10/11 by The Geek Page

[Legitshocky]

Thanks mate, very up to the mark and crisp informative video.

[EXSwitchback]

Followed this carefully, cloned my drive, but when I went to boot cloned OS from the target NVME It says the BCD is missing or contains errors. I removed it from motherboard to boot from my original OS drive again, but the same error occurs and my Windows is now non-booting.

I've tried Windows repair, BIOS boot priorities, and Command Prompt to try and rebuild and repair but no such luck. Can you offer any help? I don't understand how the original SSD I cloned is now failing to boot since all it was was a copy.

Another note, but I blue screened simply installing the NVME because apparently some motherboards have so many SATA Port lanes, and the new drive wouldn't register in BIOS until I removed another device. (I had 3 drives and a CD/DVD which took up all spaces.) This is something barely explained with this process, and stopped me booting into my Windows as well. I've had nothing but trouble trying to move my OS. I hope someone can help, my PC is a glorified brick right now.