If you're switching from HDD to SSD, you're going to need to transfer your data. For that, cloning is best. Here's how to clone HDD to SSD.

Installed a new SSD on your Windows PC and want to migrate Windows to SSD? Here's how to clone Windows to SSD from HDD or old SSD.

The Acronis KB article that you yourself posted, and everything I've seen, indicates it's due to a difference between HDD and SSD addressing that causes the issue.

Check this guide and learn how to effectively clone your HDD onto a new SSD. Enjoy the fast bootups and quick launch apps from the SSD.

Are you still looking for a safe and reliable clone HDD to SSD freeware? Windows doesn’t offer a built-in free SSD cloning tool to migrate a hard disk to another drive.

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.

The M2 SSD arrives tomorrow and I'd love to just clone the HDD to SSD and then reformat the spinner and keep it for bulk storage.