Install Windows 11 on a New SSD [without USB]
0If you're looking to install Windows 11 on a new SSD without using a USB drive, this step-by-step guide video is exactly what you need. Instead of doing a fresh install from a bootable USB, which can be time-consuming and requires reinstalling all your apps and settings, this method shows you how to migrate your entire existing Windows system from an HDD to an SSD. This process copies your system files, settings, applications, and personal data—making the new SSD fully bootable without having to start from scratch.
The key tool used in this video is **MiniTool ShadowMaker**, a reliable system backup and disk cloning software. The free trial version of MiniTool ShadowMaker allows you to create a clone of your existing Windows system and transfer it to your new SSD. This approach is especially helpful for users who want to upgrade their hardware without reinstalling the operating system or losing any data.
To get started, you’ll need to download and install the trial version of MiniTool ShadowMaker. Once launched, select "Keep Trial" to proceed. Navigate to the "Tools" tab on the right-hand side and choose the "Clone Disk" option. In the disk clone window, you’ll be asked to select your current hard drive (HDD) as the source and your new SSD as the target.
After confirming both source and target drives, begin the cloning process. The time it takes to clone depends on the size of the data on your HDD. Once the cloning process is complete, shut down your computer, remove the old HDD, and replace it with the newly cloned SSD in the same physical slot. When you boot up your computer, it will now run from the SSD, offering faster speed and better performance.
This video offers a smooth solution for users who don’t want to deal with creating bootable media or reinstalling Windows from scratch. With the use of MiniTool ShadowMaker, the transition is simple, efficient, and reliable.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:12 Why migrate instead of reinstalling
0:35 Install and launch MiniTool ShadowMaker
1:05 Select source HDD and target SSD
1:17 Start cloning and replace HDD with SSD
1:37 Conclusion
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