How to Clone Old NVMe SSD to New NVMe SSD?

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One of the most effective ways to improve your computer's speed and storage space is to upgrade your NVMe SSD. A new NVMe SSD can make a big difference whether you're a gamer who wants to cut down on load times, a professional who needs more room for big projects, or a casual user who wants their system to run faster.

Putting your operating system and all your apps back on might be scary. That's why cloning is useful. When you clone your old NVMe SSD to a new one, you can move everything simultaneously, including your OS, apps, and personal files. It saves you time and effort. This guide will show you how to clone your drive step by step so the switch to your new SSD will go quickly and easily.

Why Clone Your NVMe SSD?

Before you start the cloning process, you should know why it can be very helpful to clone your old NVMe SSD to a new one:

• Performance Upgrade
  Read and write speeds on newer NVMe SSDs are often much faster than on older types. You can upgrade to a more modern SSD to make your system feel faster and more responsive. A performance boost can improve your computer experience, whether starting up your computer, opening programs, or sending big files.
• Increased Storage
  If your software and files get bigger, your SSD may feel crowded. Upgrading to a bigger NVMe SSD gives you more room to store your apps, games, documents, and media files. With this addition, you can keep everything you need in one place and not have to worry about running out of space all the time.
• System Migration
  Making a copy of your SSD is a quick and easy way to move your whole system to a new drive. This process includes your operating system, apps, settings, and personal files. You don't have to reinstall everything from the start when you clone.
• Backup
  You can also make a full backup of your SSD by cloning it. If you make an exact copy of your whole drive, you can quickly recover your system if the drive fails, malware attacks, or you lose data in another way. Adding this extra layer of security makes you feel better because you know your data is safe and can be easily recovered.

Best Clone Software for NVMe SSD Upgrade

Pick cloning software that you can trust and install it on your computer. Many SSD makers give away free software to clone their goods. For this lesson, we'll use Donemax Disk Clone, a well-known and easy-to-use cloning tool.

Donemax Disk Clone is pretty simple to use and can clone everything from the old NVMe SSD to a new NVMe SSD. It even can move data from a damaged drive to another drive. First of all, download and install it on your computer.

Steps to Clone Old NVMe SSD to a new NVMe SSD

Ensure both of the old NVMe SSD and the new NVMe SSD have been connected to the same computer. Then open Donemax Disk Clone to start disk clone.

Step 1: Connect the New NVMe SSD

If your computer has a second NVMe slot, put the new SSD straight on the motherboard. In that case, you can connect the new SSD to your computer via USB using an NVMe to USB adapter or a portable case.

• Take your computer's power off and plug it back in.
• To find the NVMe slot, open the computer case.
• Carefully put the new NVMe SSD into the slot at an angle of 30 degrees, and then use the screw to hold it in place.
• To use an external case, put the SSD inside it and connect it to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 2: Launch Donemax Disk Clone

Run Donemax Disk Clone. It offers two clone modes including partition clone and disk clone. To completely move data from the old NVMe SSD to the new NVMe SSD, just choose disk clone mode. It can help you clone everything including operating system, programs, user data from the old NVMe SSD to the new one.

Step 3: Select the Source and Destination Disks

Now, select the old NVMe SSD as the source, select the new NVMe SSD as the destination. Click Next.

Step 4: Configure the Cloning Settings

Before starting cloning process, you can edit the clone layout - such as editing the partitions, choosing what you want to clone, etc. Tick "Check the option if the destination is SSD," then click on Clone button.

Step 5: Start the Cloning Process

After clicking on Clone button, Donemax Disk Clone will clone all data from the old NVMe SSD to the new NVMe SSD.

Step 6: Verify the Cloning Process

Ensuring the new NVMe SSD works right after the cloning process is important.

• Turn off your computer and remove the old NVMe SSD (if both are installed inside the computer).
• If you use an external enclosure, remove the new SSD and put it in the NVMe slot on your motherboard.
• Turn on your computer and go to the BIOS or UEFI settings. Ensure the new NVMe SSD is set as the main device that starts the computer.
• Turn off the BIOS or UEFI and save the changes.

Step 7: Optimize and Update

After successfully cloning and booting from the new NVMe SSD, follow these additional steps to ensure optimal performance:

• Install SSD Management Software
  Some SSD manufacturers provide management software, including firmware updates, performance monitoring, and optimization tools. Install and run this software to keep your SSD updated and running smoothly.
• Enable TRIM
  The SSD stays in good shape because TRIM lets the operating system tell which data blocks are unused. Typing "fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify" into Windows' Command Prompt will show you if TRIM is on by default. If the answer is 0, TRIM is activated.
• Update Drivers
  Make sure that the software for your NVMe SSD is up to date. Visit the manufacturer's website to download and install any available changes.

💡 Note: Donemax Disk Clone also can help you clone old NVMe SSD to new NVMe SSD on a Mac. Just use the Mac version, and copy files from the old NVMe SSD to the new one.

Conclusion:

It's easy to get more storage space without restarting your operating system and apps by cloning your old NVMe SSD to a new one. Following this step-by-step guide, you can move your data to a faster and more spacious SSD without problems.

Setting up the copy software and ensuring the process worked are both parts of the update that are meant to be simple and stress-free. Enjoy better speed, more storage space, and peace of mind with a full system backup.