For example, you can now use Winclone to clone an actual Windows PC to a disk image for later restoring, or migrate an actual Windows PC directly to a Boot Camp partition on your Mac.

In OS X I use Carbon Copy Cloner [1] to clone my OS X partition to a partition on a backup drive. So when the SSD died, I swapped in the backup HD and my OS X install was there.

Cloning a hard drive is a great way to get your PC back up and running. Here's how to do it with a great free app.

Select the internal drive or boot partition in the list at left. Reformat it using a case-insensitive option. Right-click it and select Restore. From the Restore From popup menu, select your clone.

Also, the EFI entry you see on boot up is for the old Pop_OS install, there would be two of them otherwise. Also, if you have swap on your encrypted partition, you'll need to update the new fstab.

This part will show you how to clone HDD to SSD for free or clone SSD to a larger SSD on Windows. Please prepare yourself before you start cloning: Preparation before cloning HDD to SSD 1.

An SSD for the OS is, therefore, an ideal option. When you plan to use an SSD, it is easier to clone the HDD to a new SSD instead of migrating all your existing data. It takes less time too.

Download Macrium Reflect Free As part of our guide, we'll be using Macrium Reflect Free. This software will let you clone your main drive with Windows 10 installed on it to a new SSD for free.