However, this is not such an easy task, and it requires you to know what you are doing to prevent data loss. In this guide, we have detailed the steps you need to follow to make the process successful the first time you try.

How to migrate Windows 10 to another drive?

1. Use the system image

1.1. Create a new system image

  1. Press the Windows key, type control, and click the Control Panel option.

  2. Click the dropdown next to View by and select the Large icons option.

  3. Now, choose Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

  4. Click Create a system image.

  5. Tick the radio button On a hard disk and select your drive.

  6. Now, click the Next button.

  7. Next, select the Start Backup option and wait for the process to finish.

  8. Finally, you will get a prompt to confirm if you want to create a recovery image disk. You can choose either Yes or No for this.

The first thing you need to do to move Windows 10 to another drive is create a system image. This will essentially create a backup of your PC to the new hard drive. It is important to note that this method will only work if the external hard drive is the same size or larger than the primary drive. If it is lower, this process is bound to fail. After creating a system image, you can proceed to stage 2 below.

1.2. Move the system image to another disk

With this, you have successfully moved Windows 10 to an external drive. As we have mentioned earlier, this method works if you use a disk of the same or larger size as your original disk. If you want to use a smaller disk, you might need to clone the disk using a specialized tool.

2. Use a third-party tool

We have come to the end of this detailed guide. You now have everything you need to move Windows 10 to an external drive. If you need a list of the best partition manager software to partition the new drive, check our excellent guide for the top options that are currently available. Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

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