How do I install Windows on a SSD instead of HDD? To set up Windows on an SSD instead of HDD, connect the SSD and a bootable USB drive with the Windows installation files.

Choosing between an SSD and an HDD ultimately depends on your specific needs and how you use your device. If speed and performance are your top priorities, an SSD is the clear winner.

The first is a SATA SSD, which comes in a 2.5-inch form factor and connects to your motherboard with the same cables and ports as a SATA HDD. The second (and newer) is the M.2 SSD.

The natural middle ground is to get an SSD for your Windows installation and an HDD for all your stuff. This video shows you how to setup both to make them work well together.

Move your program files from an SSD drive to an HDD drive without reinstalling the programs on the target drive using Robocopy or Easus.

If your M720q came with an M.2 PCIe SSD instead, it's safe to assume that Windows 10 is installed there. In this case, you can simply add the 2.5-inch drive to the PC and use it as bulk storage.

The HP Omen 15 is already a powerful gaming laptop, but if you need more oomph here's how to change out the M.2 SSD, RAM, and HDD.

Use Disk Management to easily set up a new hard drive, SSD, or USB stick under Windows.