SSD to M2 SSD Upgrade

[MidnightZA]

I want to upgrade my SSD in my PC to an M2 drive. I already got the M2 drive and I'm ready to install.

I did some searching and there seems to be a few options. I downloaded one called AOMEI but when it got to the "migrate OS" option its asking me to buy the full software.

What is the best method to transfer my OS across? I just want the license mainly, everything else I can download again to reinstall.

 

[TheRealWitblitz]

Have you tried MiniTool Partition Wizard?

I think if you find an older version it's still nagfree. 11.5 or earlier.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

you dont mind reinstalling windows?
just your license?
try this,

ProduKey - Recover lost product key (CD-Key) of Windows/MS-Office/SQL Server

Recover lost product key (CD-Key) of Microsoft Office 2003, Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows 7, and more.

www.nirsoft.net

(picks up as a false positive)

 

[MidnightZA]

Have you tried MiniTool Partition Wizard?

I think if you find an older version it's still nagfree. 11.5 or earlier.

This was next on my list. I tried EaseUS now but also asking me to buy the full version

you dont mind reinstalling windows?
just your license?
try this,

ProduKey - Recover lost product key (CD-Key) of Windows/MS-Office/SQL Server

Recover lost product key (CD-Key) of Microsoft Office 2003, Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows 7, and more.

www.nirsoft.net

(picks up as a false positive)

This may be a good option. I can only try this later though

 

[Dimpie (COMPUTEK)]

try Acronis True Image ... Im almost sure the trail version allows you to clone

To view your key use this > https://www.misutilities.com/free-pc-audit/index.html

 

[NoJ]

Macrium Reflects served me well in the past... Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free

I find it easier to associate your licence key to your Microsoft account and just reinstall Windows, when you log in after you reinstall it'll use your existing key

 

[Rickster]

I want to upgrade my SSD in my PC to an M2 drive. I already got the M2 drive and I'm ready to install.

I did some searching and there seems to be a few options. I downloaded one called AOMEI but when it got to the "migrate OS" option its asking me to buy the full software.

What is the best method to transfer my OS across? I just want the license mainly, everything else I can download again to reinstall.

Just select Clone HDD and make sure destination SSD is initialised and formatted.

 

[deesef]

Macrium Reflects served me well in the past... Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free

I find it easier to associate your licence key to your Microsoft account and just reinstall Windows, when you log in after you reinstall it'll use your existing key

I agree with this. It is totally painless to reactivate Windows using the digital signature.

Also, it is probably a good idea to start fresh with Windows periodically. A new disk is a good excuse to do this.