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Mauro Huculak

How to transfer your Windows 11 setup to a new hard drive — no extra app required

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If you have a computer running Windows 11, the day will come when you may have to upgrade the hard drive because it's running out of space or reaching the end of its lifespan (usually three to five years). The recommended option would be to replace the drive and perform a clean installation, but if you must keep the same installation, you can move the current setup to the new drive.

Regardless of the reason, you can complete this process using the built-in Backup and Restore feature available on Windows 11.

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