I have a 10yo computer running Win10 pro on a 1tb hdd and just bought a new computer with Win 11 already installed on a 1tb SSD .Can I clone the win10pro hdd on to the win11pro SSD without issues? I have Easus Cloning software installed on the old computer.
I figured there might be some issues with Windows. If so what would be the best work around
Appreciate any assistance.
Cloning Potential Issue
deandownunder on 15/06/2024 - 09:05
Last edited 15/06/2024 - 09:50
Last edited 15/06/2024 - 09:50
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You'll have more issues than just windows. There'll be a lot of driver incompatible issues especially with 10 year old hardware driver on a new computer.
Does the new computer have a free slot for you to connect the old hdd? Then you can copy/paste the files you want over.
The simple answer is yes, assuming you're talking about wiping the new hard drive and cloning the old hard drive to the new one.
The cloning software should walk you through it. You may have some initial issues when you boot up due to the wrong driver's installed (e. G., if you have changed from amd to nVidia graphics card), but windows should be smart enough to figure out and reconfigure it all for you.
As long as you're happy to do some initial work to set it all up it should be fine.
You can, but …
If it’s to retain all your files, either install your old hard drive in the new computer as a second drive (if it has a slot), or get an external (USB) case for the old drive and connect it externally, then copy your stuff over at your leisure.
If it’s to retain all your apps/programs, create a list of all the apps you need, ensure you have access to them (installation kits and licences), then install them on the new computer. There well may be better app options with a bit of research.
This is your opportunity to have a fresh build, with the latest apps, without the 10 years of accumulated clutter. I’ve just done this myself.
Just copy your shit over and reinstall your apps. It'll take less time that cloning your ancient W10 install and then troubleshooting all the driver conflicts.
Thanks guys. I was being delusional in thinking there was an easy way. There is a lot of crap on the old hdd so will copy the files over and reinstall the apps I want to keep. Much appreciated.
This is the best answer. Good choice.
Good decision.
Best of luck with the install. Make sure you have all the code keys for your apps.
Is your 10-year-old machine even within Windows 11 compatible?
No otherwise I would have done the free upgrade. The processer is not compatible. Cheers
1gb HDD's are very small.
You can clone but I think you'll have issues with windows self registering etc.
Is the goal to avoid using windows 11? I'm confused.
Edit: 1tb - that makes more sense. Cheers