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Install Windows on a New SSD Without USB [3 Ways]
All the ways you can install it with minimal effort
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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SSD or Solid State Drivesare the latest entrants in the storage device ecosystem and offer a wide array of benefits over the existing options, primarily speed and performance. And when you get one, the first thought is to install Windows on a new SSD without USB.
Installing Windows on SSD helps significantlyimprove the PC’s performancesince the critical system files and those responsible for booting the OS are read faster. So, we have the best options for those wondering how to install Windows on a new SSD.
Can I install Windows on SSD without USB?
Yes, you can install Windows on SSD without USB, or for that matter, even an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). This helpsreduce the boot timein addition to helping load programs faster than ever. And that’s the main reason most users go for it!
The process is not as simple as you would imagine, and for seamless execution, using one or more third-party tools, both free and paid, is often the best option. But there are built-in methods for it. Let’s find out!
How do I install Windows on a new SSD without USB?
1. Install Windows using an ISO file
This is the quickest way to install Windows on a new SSD without USB. The ISO file contains all the relevant information and files pertaining to the installation and will allow you to install Windows 10 on SSD without removing HDD.
Remember, this method works as an upgrade when installing a Windows iteration over a previously existing one, especially in cases where the SSD comes with Windows pre-installed. In case SSD doesn’t yet have the OS, go with the next solution.
2. Create a bootable partition on the hard disk
That’s it! Once done, you now have your computer in the previous state with the exception that Windows is now installed. This method is helpful to users wanting to install Windows to an SSD already connected to the PC when it has no data stored.
So if you were wondering how to install Windows on a new hard drive without a disk or USB, using a third-party tool like EasyBCD and creating another partition should do the job.
3. Clone the disk
If you don’t want to go with either of these methods, another option is to clone the disk. Here, the files available on the HDD or another disk with Windows installed will be transferred to the SSD in the same form. As a result, the SSD can now be used as the system drive.
You can easilymove Windows to an SSDusing a bunch ofreliable cloning software. All these work well, though we recommend going with an unpaid option since the process is usually a one-time thing, and you, most likely, won’t have to install Windows on a new SSD without a USB.
You now know how to install Windows on a second SSD, both new and old. The process is simple and shouldn’t take more than a few hours.
And once you have installed the OS, check thebest Windows security settingsand some quick tips tomake the PC run faster.
For any queries or to share how you installed Windows on the SSD, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
